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507-509 Lyon St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1185004 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
Above average
avg 1.7
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 507-509 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 area4,619 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1185004
Ownership

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

Owner name
507-509 Lyon St Lp
Mailing address
Eric Neplokh 500 Masonic Ave Ste B San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
122316

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509 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
507 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The three-story multi-family residential building at 507-509 Lyon Street in Park North, owned by 507-509 Lyon St LP, has undergone significant renovations and updates since 2013. Most notably, in late 2013 and early 2014, the property received substantial interior improvements including the replacement of windows and doors throughout all three units, installation of new kitchens and bathrooms, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades. These improvements included new furnaces with ductwork, bathroom and kitchen remodels in multiple units, and the installation of modern electrical fixtures. The building had some safety-related issues identified during routine inspections in 2005 and 2017, including concerns about wood stairs, wooden posts, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide alarms, though all these violations were abated by May 2017.

The property's recent history shows ongoing maintenance and compliance with safety standards, including the completion of stair repairs in 2011 and various building permit activities. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris between 2019 and 2024, these were primarily related to public areas around the building rather than the building itself. The building's records also show historical planning activities related to rear yard variance approvals and board & care facility compliance, indicating its adaptation to various use requirements over time. The most recent building improvement was a street space permit issued in 2014, suggesting no major structural changes have been made in the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 507-509 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
62th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 303 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.7%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 18.2%
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

507-509 Lyon St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Dec 22
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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