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577 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1744029

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 577 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 1990
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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

Building characteristics
Units
Floors2
Year built1990
Total area3,663 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1744029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chu Chaochi & Long Ling Hsi
Mailing address
577 Lincoln Way San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
121015

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 577 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset, owned by Chu Chaochi & Long Ling Hsi, was constructed in 1990 and includes two units, though records show zero units listed. The building's development history includes the installation of a sprinkler system completed in 1989, followed by the construction of the two-unit structure in 1988, a kitchen remodeling project in 2000 costing $18,500, and a reroofing project in 2007 costing $8,000.

The property has experienced several maintenance and cleanliness issues in the surrounding area, particularly between 2022-2024. There have been multiple reports of graffiti, including an offensive incident in July 2024, and several cases of trash dumping and waste that required cleanup in 2022. The most recent building-related incidents involved irrigation work in January 2024 and a graffiti incident in July 2024. While these external issues have been generally addressed through proper channels, they indicate ongoing concerns in the immediate vicinity, particularly related to park maintenance and urban upkeep. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance work, though there is a notable discrepancy in the unit count listed (0 units), which may require verification.

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Risk rating

How 577 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
83th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 254 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.1%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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The story over time

577 Lincoln Way event timeline

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2024
311 Request Apr 25
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