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407-411 Lyon St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1198007 8 units · 3 fl · 1904

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 407-411 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 1904
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1198007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barbara Lee Trust
Mailing address
25 Appleton Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
020305

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411 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
409 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
407 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 407-411 Lyon Street in the Park North neighborhood, owned by the Barbara Lee Trust, was constructed in 1904 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years. Most notably, in 2020, there were serious concerns about the building's structural integrity when unauthorized excavation work at the neighboring property (413 Lyon) allegedly undermined the foundation of 407-411 Lyon, with multiple complaints filed between April and November 2020. The building has a concerning history of electrical issues, particularly between 2007 and 2009, with multiple complaints and permits related to electrical problems including burning wires, circuit breaker issues, and unauthorized electrical work. A routine safety inspection in 2003 revealed violations related to fire safety systems, smoke detectors, and emergency exits, all of which were abated by July 2003. The building underwent reroofing work in 2002 and has had various interior maintenance issues, including damage from a sulfuric acid leak in 2010, which appears to have been addressed promptly.

Recent activity at the property primarily consists of municipal service calls for street cleaning, debris removal, and abandoned vehicle complaints in 2022-2024, with several cases relating to garbage and debris on the sidewalk. There has been one tenant buyout case recorded at 409 Lyon Street, though no date or outcome is provided. The building appears to have maintained compliance with building codes following the 2010 remediation work, with no active violations or complaints recorded since that time, suggesting improved maintenance practices in recent years. The most recent concerns have been primarily related to external factors such as street cleaning and neighborhood issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 407-411 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
43th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 454 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.5%
Moderate concern 43.0%
Severe concern 23.5%
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

407-411 Lyon St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 18
Garbage and debris
furniture
DBI ComplaintOct 24
Having issue regarding mold in her unit

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