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101-107 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1748001 4 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 101-107 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 1948
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 built1948
Total area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1748001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Luk Samuel & Catherine
Mailing address
195 Saint Elmo Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
021298

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105 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
107 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
101 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
103 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

101-107 Lincoln Way is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1948, currently owned by Samuel and Catherine Luk. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over the years, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in early 2003, when multiple fire safety concerns were documented, including blocked egress points, improper fire extinguisher maintenance, and combustible storage in the garage. Additional violations from 2003-2009 included interior surface problems such as damaged walls, mold, and floor covering issues, though all these violations were officially abated by July 7, 2003. There was a complaint in 2003 about unauthorized business operations in the garage and rear yard, which was resolved the following day.

More recent building activity includes a street space permit issued in June 2018 at a nominal cost of $1.00. Recent 311 reports from late 2024 to early 2025 show ongoing maintenance needs in the vicinity of the building, including multiple instances of graffiti removal, trash dumping, and one report of an overgrown tree blocking signs. Two fire-related incidents were recorded on the property, though neither resulted in civilian injuries and appear to have been primarily for smoke removal and service calls. The most recent building-related issues seem to be primarily external rather than internal, focusing on property maintenance and street-level concerns. A transportation engineering request from October 2024 remains open as of the latest data.

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Risk rating

How 101-107 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
38th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 926 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.4%
Moderate concern 9.9%
Severe concern 30.7%
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

101-107 Lincoln Way event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 15
Parking on sidewalk
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