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1407 Lyon St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1073006 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
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 1407 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,887 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1073006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1407 Lyon St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
August 16, 2011

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1407 Lyon Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1900 and currently owned by Mark and Shirley Vandewiel, this property has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent work occurring in 2024. Current permitted improvements include a kitchen remodel in Unit B (approximately 60 sq ft) with associated plumbing and electrical work, and substantial interior renovations to the primary unit including window and door replacements and railing work, with permits valued at approximately $250,000. The building's history shows considerable investment in maintenance and upgrading systems, including foundational work, termite remediation, and various unit improvements.

The property has a documented history of regular safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2003, 2008, and 2017, with no recent violations recorded. While there was a brief inspection in 1996 regarding an allegedly illegal unit, this was resolved quickly. The building has experienced four fire alarm activations, though none resulted in injuries or significant incidents, and a single gas leak incident was documented. Recent 311 calls from 2020-2022 predominantly relate to parking issues, street cleaning, and a damaged tree, rather than building-specific concerns. The property's maintenance record shows consistent attention to structural and safety elements, with multiple permits focusing on foundational stability, termite issues, and the legalization of an additional unit in 1962. The recent permits for substantial interior improvements suggest ongoing commitment to modernization and upkeep of the building's systems and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 1407 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
45thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 368 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

1407 Lyon St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 15
To obtain final inspection for work approved under 202410293985. all work is complete.
$1 · Issued
Plumbing PermitFeb 24
To obtain final inspection for #pp20241104833. all work is complete.

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