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428-432 Lyon St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1199019 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 428-432 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 area4,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1199019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ip Alexander Chi
Mailing address
855 Folsom St Apt 139 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
123020

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428 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
430 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
432 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 428-432 Lyon Street, located in the Park North neighborhood, is a three-unit structure built in 1900 and currently owned by Alexander Chi Ip. The property has undergone significant renovations and addressed multiple code compliance issues since late 2018. Most notably, in 2019, the building underwent comprehensive interior renovations costing approximately $445,000, which included the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and security improvements. This work was initiated in response to a series of violations filed in October 2018 related to fire safety and security requirements. The building received substantial system upgrades including a complete electrical rewiring, new plumbing infrastructure for all units, and the installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces for each unit in June 2019.

The property has faced several compliance challenges that have been subsequently addressed, including the installation of rated walls and doors for a rated egress corridor in 2020, following a complaint about protected exit connections. A notable complaint from August 2018 regarding heat issues and fire extinguisher concerns preceded significant renovations that improved building safety. While there have been various maintenance and safety inspections over the years, including a 2003 routine inspection, all major violations from 2018-2019 have been formally abated as of February 2020. Recent exterior issues documented through 311 calls include reports of graffiti, hazardous materials, and encampments near the property, which were addressed by city services. The building's most recent work remains focused on ongoing exterior and public space maintenance, with the last major renovation work completing in 2019-2020 period.

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Risk rating

How 428-432 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
27th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 582 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 40.7%
Moderate concern 32.5%
Severe concern 26.8%
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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428-432 Lyon St event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Apr 14
At the address given.. --- caller believes this is non essential construction. (311 sr#12318236)
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitFeb 11
His inspector requested a rated egresss corridor. permit to build 2 rated walls, 2 doors to resolve compliaint 202009251

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