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1015 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1739049 8 units · 2 fl · 1963

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1015 Lincoln Way rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1963
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1963
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,526 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1739049
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Lindfors P J C Trustee 1080 Chestnut St Apt 13B San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1015 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1963, has undergone several significant safety upgrades over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2014 as a Tier 3 soft-story structure, reinforcing the ground floor with steel rapid frames both at the front and rear. Recent safety improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to meet current fire code requirements, with the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire panel, along with the replacement of outdated federal pacific breaker panels in September 2023. The building has also seen substantial infrastructure improvements, including a complete gas line extension to all units in 2017, conversion to underground electrical service in 2005, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety and quality of life improvements, with recent aesthetic updates such as bathroom renovations in 2021. A routine housing inspection in 2001 identified several fire safety and utility maintenance issues, including problems with the fire escape drop ladder, garbage receptacle sprinkler requirements, and gas utility shutoff tools, though all these violations were promptly abated by June 2001. The property has maintained active compliance with all building codes since then, with no active violations on record. Recent 311 calls related to the property primarily concern external factors such as street maintenance and tree issues, rather than building-specific concerns, indicating generally maintained conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1015 Lincoln Way's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
11thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1329 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1015 Lincoln Way event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
Building Permit Sep 19
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1
$22,500 · Complete
Electrical PermitSep 08
Replace federal pacific breaker panels in apartments

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