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715 Lyon St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1159002 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 715 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1159002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Johnson Children Irrevoc Tr
Mailing address
Johnson Robert Chris Truste 1919 Kosola Ave Fairfield IA 52556
Last sale
110915

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, single-story multi-family residential building at 715 Lyon Street, owned by Johnson Children Irrevoc Tr and built in 1900, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few decades. Most notably, in 2017, the building received a furnace replacement, and in 2012, electrical upgrades were completed, including changes to two FPE breaker panels and electrical meter units. The building has required various structural and maintenance work, including repairs documented in 2011 (addressing structural and termite issues) and 2006 (front repairs and step repairs). A concerning situation emerged in February 2018, when a complaint was filed regarding an apparently un-permitted lower-level living space with kitchen facilities and external entrance, reportedly used for short-term rentals, which remains listed as active in the housing inspection system.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly in 2024, with multiple documented cases of driveway blocking that resulted in citations or officer responses. There were also two encampment incidents reported and resolved in April 2024. The building's history includes some periods of concern in 2010 when there were complaints about open vacant building conditions that required correction, along with two fire-related incidents (one violation issued and one unspecified complaint) during that same year. The structure has maintained compliance with major systems updates, as evidenced by the completed permits for plumbing and electrical work, though a 1992 reroofing permit is shown as expired. With the oldest permits dating back to 1992, there is a consistent pattern of maintenance work being performed, though the 2018 housing complaint regarding un-permitted living space raises some ongoing compliance questions.

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Risk rating

How 715 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
91th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.8%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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The story over time

715 Lyon St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 20
Date last observed: 14-aug-25; time last observed: 3pm; identity of person performing the work: rob johnson (landlord); floor: bottom; unit: a; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; structural problems; ; additional information: i reported weird noises coming from my heater to my landlord and they've not prioritized finding maintenance people, instead suggesting i use a space heater. i've turned off the thermostat but i'm really concerned that the heater could be dangerous. additionally, there is known damp/rot in the walls that the landlord hasn't addressed, despite knowing about it for years.;
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