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45 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1749022 10 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 45 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 1925
2 or more units
10 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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area7,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1749022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nicole Sherry Kilgore Sept
Mailing address
Kilgore Nicole Sherry Trust Po Box 151140 San Rafael CA 94915
Last sale
120314

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 45 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset, owned by Nicole Sherry Kilgore Sept, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant upgrades to maintain safety and comply with current codes. Most recently, in December 2023, the building completed a $33,296 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, following a similar electrical upgrade in June 2023. The building has also addressed emergency preparedness through the installation of moment frames and shear walls in 2016, completing its mandatory soft-story retrofit as a Tier 3 building with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most concerning incidents occurring in 2021-2022, including water damage leading to mold concerns, plumbing issues in unit 7, and electrical system malfunctions affecting door security. A series of building violations from February 2003 related to smoke detector certification, roof sanitation, and gas utility shutoff tools were all abated, along with multiple boiler permit compliance issues between 2003 and 2017. The property has maintained regular upkeep, including a 2022 siding replacement and kitchen remodels in 2012 and 2021. Fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, as evidenced by three fire complaints between 2022 and 2024 regarding various systems, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected." Recent 311 calls from December 2024 to January 2025 primarily concerned graffiti and general maintenance issues, which have all been resolved according to city records.

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Risk rating

How 45 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
5th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.2%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 56.2%
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

45 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Feb 05
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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