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243 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1747022 4 units · 2 fl · 1914

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 243 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 1914
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,170 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1747022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Henry & Julia Yim 2004 Fami
Mailing address
Henry Yim Jr, & Julia Yim, 1226 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 243 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset, owned by Henry & Julia Yim 2004 Family Trust, was constructed in 1914 and has undergone several notable maintenance and compliance events over the years. In 2016, the building underwent garage repairs addressing dry rot issues at the entrance, costing $1,500. A significant batch of violations was documented in February 2003, requiring attention to multiple safety and security issues, including broken glass window panes in doors, handrail repairs, and the installation of self-closing devices on exterior doors; these violations were all resolved by March 25, 2003. The property has had three routine housing inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2003, 2009, and 2017, with no active issues reported.

More recent historical data from 2015 to 2024 primarily comprises municipal services calls for various external matters including graffiti removal, general cleaning, and a structural maintenance issue with the sewer line. The most recent incident was a parking enforcement request from October 2024 regarding sidewalk parking, which was investigated but no violation was found. The building's documented history shows that while there were multiple safety and security concerns requiring attention in 2003, these were promptly addressed, and there have been no similar recurring violations in the subsequent years.

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Risk rating

How 243 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
24th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1135 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.4%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 36.0%
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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