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700-716 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

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High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 13% chance of no major maintenance issues.

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The 3-story multi-family residential building at 700-716 Central Ave in Park North, owned by Wayne T Lyons & Katharine C, is a significant property containing 18 units, built in 1900. The building has undergone substantial renovations and faced several safety concerns in recent years. Most notably, in 2020-2021, the property completed the installation of comprehensive fire safety systems, including both fire alarms (cost: $28,000) and sprinklers (cost: $61,750), following multiple fire code violations from 2019-2020 regarding alarm systems and fire safety concerns.

The building underwent significant improvements to add 6 additional dwelling units in the basement, including radiant heating installations, though this work faced several permit renewals and some associated complaints about work conditions during 2018-2020. The property has experienced recurring safety and maintenance issues, including an active building complaint from January 2020 regarding building code violations (including egress obstructions, smoke detector issues, and lead paint concerns), though many historical violations have been resolved. The building's fire safety systems have shown persistent challenges, with multiple fire alarm system activation incidents and fire code violations recorded between 2007 and 2022.

The property also participated in the Soft Story retrofit program, achieving Work Complete status as a Tier 2 building, indicating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent years have seen ongoing maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, primarily related to sidewalk cleaning and waste management, with several cases logged in 2024 showing patterns of garbage and debris requiring municipal intervention. The building's documented history includes periodic inspections and routine housing inspections revealing various maintenance concerns, including a notable complaint in 2018 regarding construction impacts on evacuation routes and hazardous material storage. While many historical violations have been addressed, including a 2001 rodent infestation complaint, the property has experienced consistent challenges with maintaining up-to-date fire safety systems and addressing building code compliance issues.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

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Building Overview

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This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in North Panhandle.

13% chance of no major maintenance issues.

Building Characteristics

Total units	18
Year built	1900
Total area	15000 sq ft
Floors	3
Tax Abatements	None
Building Class	A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more

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Building Complaints

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Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.

Fire Incidents

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Fire Injuries

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Building Permits

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Included Addresses

706 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117
712 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117
704 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117

702 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117
716 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117
714 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117

710 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117
700 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117
708 Central Ave, San Francisco CA 94117

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Opened	Category	Responsible Agency	Request Type	Request Details	Status
2025-05-23 07:27:26+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	human_waste_or_urine	Closed
2025-04-11 11:44:47+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	mattress	Closed
2025-04-06 10:53:45+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	human_waste_or_urine	Closed
2025-03-26 08:17:26+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	other_bagged_boxed_contained_garbage	Closed
2025-03-11 20:04:27+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	furniture	Closed

Date Filed	Date Abated	Assigned Division	Complaint Description	Status	Link
2020-04-02 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	Date last observed: 01-apr-20; time last observed: 11:30am; identity of person performing the work: landlords jeff and liza lyons; floor: basement; exact location: basement; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: per the covid 19 decree set forth by mayor london breed, all residential, 'non-essential' building needed to stop by midnight 3/31. there are currently workers in the basement of the apartments building market rate units, and not wearing masks. ;	Not Active	View on DBI
2020-01-13 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Complaint generated routine initiated by cts #202010521	Active	View on DBI
2020-01-08 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Improper containment of lead paint	Active	View on DBI
2019-10-02 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	Date last observed: 01-oct-19; time last observed: today 10/1; identity of person performing the work: landlords jeff and liza lyons; floor: basement; unit: apt a; exact location: basement; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; other building; ; additional information: heaps of construction material aka trash in the basement. been there for over one month. ;	Not Active	View on DBI
2018-06-29 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	Soft story retrofit project is ongoing. big hole was dug on the entire building area; temporary shoring was not done properly; there are cracks on the adjacent sidewall of the building; the structure might collapse easily when earthquake hits.	Not Active	View on DBI

Date Filed	Item	Violation Description	Status
2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z	provide handrails (802(c),1001(b.13)(d) hc) rear stairs used as emergency egress: observed 2x4's installed as handrails at existing "winder" type stairs. provide handrails at stairs as per code as required the following are handrail guidelines: 1. handrails are to extend the full length of the stairway. 2. the top of handrails and handrail extensions shall not be placed less than 34" nor more than 38" above landings and the nosing of treads. 3. at least one handrail shall extend in the direction of the stair run not less than 12" beyond the top riser nor less than 12" beyond the bottom riser. ends shall be returned or shall have rounded terminations or bends. 4. the handgrip portion of handrails shall not be less than 1 1/4" nor more than 2" in cross-sectional dimension or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. the handgrip portion of handrails shall have smooth surfaces with no sharp corners. handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less than 1 1/2" between the wall and the handrail. 5. all stairways more than 44 inches in width shall have handrails for each side, and every stairway required to be more than 88 inches in width shall have intermediate handrails dividing the stairway into portions not more than 66 inches in width. a building permit is required.	building section	active
2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z	this notice includes violations for the areas noted. this notice includes violations for all the common areas as noted: complaint generated routine initiated by cts #202010521	building section	active
2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z	install directional signs at (801, 1001(m) hc): path of travel for emergency egress to street: provide exit signage as required to clearly indicate path of travel from emergency egress stairs to street. (remove existing signage which leads to dead end)	building section	active
2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z	inspector comments it's the owner's responsibility to meet the inspector as scheduled on this notice of violation (see reinspection date at end of this notice): it's the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector to those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. you are required to provide access to all other common areas through-out building at this reinspection which were not accessable at the initial inspection. for example other common areas would be the corridors, garages & storage areas. please be advised that other violations may apply after this inspection. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection date, then it's the owner's responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b)), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection. you can reach insp.coble by phone @ 415.558.6190 or by email at johanna.coble@sfgov.org. important note: please be sure to review the attached "notice of violation warnings!" for information & costs associated with failure to comply with this notice of violation.	other section	active
2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z	licensed architect, structural engineer, contrator, or pest control contractor required to inspect all building attachments (604(a), 1001(b.13)(d) hc) complete the attached affidavit for section 604 of the san francisco housing code. please provide the department of building inspection(dbi) with a completed compliance affidavit for section 604 of the san francisco housing code (see attached affidavit) you can either mail the original affidavit to inspector coble @ 1660 mission st., san francisco, ca 94103, email a copy to johanna.coble@sfgov.org or provide it to her in person at a re-inspection. the department of building inspection requires all owners of properties with exterior building attachments to have a licensed general contractor, pest control contractor, architect, or structural engineer inspect all building attachments (ie. decks, porches, stairs, guardrails, fire escapes, elevated walkways &/or any other building attachment not mentioned herein) every 5 years to assure their continued stability and safety. if the licensed professional recommends repairs, then you are required to obtain a building permit to repair, replace, &/or remove any building attachments. if an affidavit was already submitted to housing inspection services w/in the last 5 years, then please provide a copy of this completed affidavit to the housing inspector in order to abate this item. you may call or email chief clerk, bernedette perez at 415-558-6165 or bernadette.perez@sfgov.org in order to verify if a sec.604 affidavit has been filed within the last 5 years.	building section	active

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