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921 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1740048 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 921 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot1740048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Baker Places Inc
Mailing address
170 9th St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 921 Lincoln Way, located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building owned by Baker Places Inc and constructed in 1910. The building has undergone several significant improvements over its history, with particular attention to safety systems. A comprehensive fire safety upgrade was completed in 1991 with the installation of a hood and duct fire suppression system, followed by a fire alarm system expansion in 1994. The building experienced multiple improvements in 1990-1991, including earthquake-related repairs, room expansions, bathroom upgrades, and sheetrock work. More recent infrastructure upgrades include a house trap replacement and street space repair in 2009, and electrical system improvements with a 200-amp termination installation in 2007.

The property has faced various maintenance and environmental challenges in recent years, with the most pressing issues being a sewage backup incident in 2019 that required professional intervention, and several sanitation-related incidents including graffiti, illegal parking, and waste removal cases. The building's current use includes authorization as a residential facility for adults, with records indicating it's functioning as a social rehabilitation facility for adults under a Conditional Use permit. The most recent building-related incidents include garbage and debris reports, with the latest being from January 2025. While the property has maintained basic safety and infrastructure systems, the 311 call history suggests ongoing challenges with street-level maintenance and neighborhood interactions.

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Risk rating

How 921 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

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

Grade C — Moderate risk

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

Grade D–F — High risk

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

Neighborhood percentile
87th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 194 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.4%
Moderate concern 10.7%
Severe concern 2.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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