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2026-2028 Lawton St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1872011B 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2026-2028 Lawton St 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1948
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,534 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1872011B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wong Jason & Anna Trustees 400 Ulloa St San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
August 26, 2011

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2028 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2026 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The Wong Family Trust 2018 owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 2026-2028 Lawton Street in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1948, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades. Most recently, in March 2024, permits were issued for a $10,000 project to replace the street-facing stucco on the main wall. The building has received consistent attention to essential maintenance, including a complete reroofing in 2003 (cost: $11,900) and significant front elevation work in 2000 that involved removing stucco under windows, addressing dry rot issues, and installing new vents (cost: $6,500). An earlier reroofing project was undertaken in 1991, though records indicate this permit expired.

The property has experienced minimal documented issues in recent years. In 2023, there was one parking enforcement call regarding sidewalk parking, but the responding officer was unable to locate the vehicle. In 2022, there was a report of a damaged side sewer vent cover, though inspection revealed no actual damage to the service at the specified address. A general street cleaning issue was reported and resolved in 2021. Recent planning records show an approved in-kind stucco repair project on the front façade, with no changes to the building's appearance or architectural details. The property's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with particular attention paid to addressing structural elements such as roofing and exterior walls.

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Risk rating

How 2026-2028 Lawton St'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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
72ndpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2026-2028 Lawton St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Mar 06
Remove old street facing stucco and replace with new stucco (main wall)
$5,000 · Complete
Planning RecordMar 06
Approved: in-kind stucco repair on front façade, no changes to appearance and architectural detailing of trim, windows, or corner quoins.

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