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1563 Lyon St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1055001 6 units · 3 fl · 1904

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1563 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 1904
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1904
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area6,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1055001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Pitts Barbara W Ttee 3518 Depassier Way Alameda CA 94502
Last sale
060120

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 6-unit apartment building at 1563 Lyon Street, owned by the Bertha A King Living Trust, was constructed in 1904 in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement works, most notably reroofing projects in 2020 ($6,500) and 2011 ($10,500), demonstrating ongoing maintenance of the building's infrastructure. The building experienced multiple inspections and violations between 2003-2009, with notable issues including lead paint concerns in 2005 that were resolved by April of the same year, and several safety and security violations in 2008 related to fire safety systems, garage storage, and lightwell access, all of which were addressed by February 2009.

Recent activity includes two tenant buyouts in 2020 ($29,000 for 1 tenant) and 2022 ($100,000 for 2 tenants). The property is currently under review for substantial redevelopment plans that could significantly alter the building's configuration and unit count, including the demolition of the detached garage, renovation of existing units, and addition of new ADUs, though some earlier proposals for similar work have been cancelled or marked as informational. Maintenance issues have persisted in recent years, with multiple reports of garbage and debris cases in 2024, though these appear to be external to the building itself. An open case regarding sidewalk defects due to tree roots was reported in July 2024, which may impact accessibility.

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Risk rating

How 1563 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
26th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 496 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.9%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 18.7%
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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1563 Lyon St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jul 23
The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing 4,622.5-square-foot corner lot in the RH-3 Zoning District into two lots. The property has approximately 107.5 feet of frontage on Lyon Street and a depth of 43 feet along Bush Street. The northern portion of the site contains an existing three-story, four-unit residential building constructed before the 1906 earthquake. The 3R Report identifies four legal dwelling units. The building is a legal noncomplying structure. The southern portion of the property is a large open yard. The proposed subdivision would create Parcel A, measuring 77.5 feet by 43 feet and containing approximately 3,332.5 square feet, and Parcel B, measuring 30 feet by 43 feet and containing approximately 1,290 square feet. Parcel A would retain the existing building and a yard approximately 23.6 feet deep at its narrowest point. Parcel B would be a separate residential lot. No alteration to the existing building, change of use, dwelling-unit loss, tenant displacement, or new construction is proposed as part of this subdivision. An existing garage currently crosses the proposed lot line. A tenant has the right to use one parking space in the garage. After that parking right ends, the garage will be demolished. The final parcel map will not be recorded until the garage has been removed.
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