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2930 Lyon St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0940014 16 units · 3 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2930 Lyon 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 1923
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1923
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
Units16
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area11,040 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0940014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dan Waldman 855 Marina Bay Pkwy #200 Richmond CA 94804
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2930 Lyon Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Waldman Family Partnership, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades and maintenance work since its construction in 1923. Most notably, in 2023, the building has seen substantial fire safety improvements, including an upgrade to the fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements in July 2023, installation of a manual and automatic fire alarm system in February 2023, and the replacement of the main electrical distribution system, including the replacement of a Federal Pacific panel, in December 2023. The building has experienced recurring fire safety-related issues, with multiple fire complaints between 2016 and 2021 regarding alarm systems and extinguishers, though all have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or properly abated.

The property has maintained its infrastructure with appropriate upgrades, including the installation of a solar water heater in 2018 and historical records showing reroofing work completed in 1989. A notable building violation was recorded in 2007 regarding self-closing devices on exterior doors, but this was promptly abated within one month. While there have been occasional complaints about heating (1999) and unpermitted construction work (2019), these issues were not persistent. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to critical systems, particularly fire safety, with recent improvements suggesting ongoing commitment to resident safety. The property has experienced various minor exterior issues documented through 311 calls, primarily related to street cleaning matters rather than building safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2930 Lyon 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
17thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 715 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
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

2930 Lyon St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Apr 18
Reroofing / no hot works or torch down.
$75,350 · Complete

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