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1821 Lyon St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1022002 2 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1821 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 1895
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area3,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1022002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Macieira-Kaufmann Trust
Mailing address
Macieira-kaufmann Rebecca & 1821 Lyon St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
051612

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Initial analysis

The property at 1821 Lyon Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1895 and currently owned by the Macieira-Kaufmann Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being street space permits issued in early 2018. In 2017, repairs were completed to address dry rot issues in the rear deck, while substantial improvements were made in 2010 including the installation of a washer/dryer in the basement garage, electrical work for a future hot tub, and window replacement. Between 2004 and 2005, the building underwent extensive electrical upgrades including a complete rewiring of the three-story structure, installation of new meter panels, and grounding improvements.

The building's history includes some notable incidents that required attention, including a construction-related complaint in 2006 regarding a retaining wall, and a fire hazard complaint in 1998 that was promptly resolved. Recent maintenance issues have primarily revolved around exterior concerns, with multiple reports of garbage and debris in 2024, though most were resolved quickly. There are ongoing concerns about tree root damage to the sidewalk, with open cases filed in both 2022 and 2024. The property has maintained a generally good record in recent years, with no active building violations and all major complaints having been resolved. Recent street cleaning and maintenance calls primarily relate to external areas rather than the building structure itself.

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Risk rating

How 1821 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

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
73th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 260 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.3%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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