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542-546 Lyon St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1184023 3 units · 3 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 542-546 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,866 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1184023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Silvie Jensen Living Trust
Mailing address
Jenson Silvie Ttee 137 Pierce St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
122717

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544 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
542 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
546 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 542-546 Lyon Street in Park North, owned by the Silvie Jensen Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in May 2019, the building received a TPO roofing system installation costing $8,050. In 2010, dry rot repairs were completed on the rear-facing room's siding, and earlier, in 2005, substantial renovations were performed including the remodeling of one kitchen and one bathroom, along with the electrical work to install new lighting, switches, and receptacles. The building experienced a mold issue in 2010 due to water leakage from the upper deck, which was promptly addressed within two days.

A routine housing inspection in February 2005 revealed several safety concerns, including insufficient emergency exit provisions, missing electrical cover plates, and lack of smoke detectors at stairways, though all these violations were abated within one month. The property has maintained its residential classification without any active violations since 2005. While there have been numerous recent 311 calls regarding the surrounding area (2021-2024) including issues with garbage and debris, sidewalk parking, and occasional hazardous materials, these primarily concern public space rather than directly affecting the building itself. Notably, there was one documented gas leak incident at the property, though no civilian injuries were reported, and no significant fire incidents have been recorded.

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Risk rating

How 542-546 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
42th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 462 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 68.6%
Moderate concern 19.1%
Severe concern 12.3%
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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