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27-29 Lincoln Way

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1749024 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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
Above average
avg 1.1
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 27-29 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 1922
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1749024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kaiser Family Trust 8/16/20
Mailing address
Kaiser Scott Patrick&sunith 27 Lincoln Way San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
082912

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29 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
27 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 27-29 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset, owned by Kaiser Family Trust since August 2020, is a two-story flats & duplex structure built in 1922. The property underwent significant maintenance and improvements between 2000-2020, including a bathroom remodel in unit 29 (2006), sewer lateral replacement (2014), and installation of an 8kW solar PV system (2020). A notable incident occurred in late 2018 when multiple building violations were issued regarding interior conditions, including moisture exhaust ducting issues, paint problems, and mechanical violations, with specific complaints about significant mold problems and improper insulation installation in the crawl space, affecting units with infants/toddlers. These violations were abated by December 2018 through various repairs, including insulation work, duct replacement, and electrical fixes.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including bathroom renovations, kitchen updates, and electrical improvements. A cancelled permit in 2000 for seismic upgrades and building modifications (including a penthouse) suggests planned but unexecuted major improvements. Recent property status is marked by multiple graffiti incidents near the building, with the most recent occurring in October 2023, though these are exterior issues not directly affecting building conditions. The property underwent a tenant buyout of 2 tenants at unit 29 in March 2019 for $22,500, indicating a potential unit reconfiguration or renovation. A smoke removal incident has been recorded in the building's fire safety history, but no civilian injuries were reported.

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Risk rating

How 27-29 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
65th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 523 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 79.2%
Moderate concern 14.8%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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27-29 Lincoln Way event timeline

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

2020
Electrical Permit Jul 02
Plan #2874: 25pv x 320watts / 1000 = 8kw. solar pv
Expired

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