1945-1955 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 1945-1955 Lyon Street property is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by 1945-1955 Lyon St LLC. The building recently suffered significant fire damage in April 2024, rendering it unsafe and uninhabitable, with extensive damage to the upper facade and roof. As of June 2024, permits have been issued for limited demolition to address safety concerns and additional re-roofing work, with the fire incident currently classified as an active violation.

The building has undergone several important improvements over the years, including completion of mandatory seismic retrofit work in 2015 (compliance with 2012 IEBC Appendix A-4), and various unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom upgrades in 2005-2003. Historical maintenance records show attention to building safety features, though a routine inspection in 2017 identified issues with wood stairs that required repair. The property has maintained compliance with soft-story requirements, achieving Tier 3 work complete status with CFC issuance.

Various building complaints and routine inspections have been conducted over the years, revealing past safety and maintenance concerns including exterior peeling paint (2001), multiple violations in 2008 related to fire safety and security, and a 2017 issue with wood stairs. Recent municipal service calls primarily relate to exterior maintenance matters such as street and sidewalk issues, parking violations, and tree root damage to the sidewalk, with some cases still open as of late 2024. A proposed renovation project currently under consideration aims to expand unit sizes and improve amenities across all six units, including adding new bathrooms, kitchens, closets, and roof decks, though this is subject to the resolution of the current fire damage situation.