458-464 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 458-464 Lyon Street property, managed by Charge Partners LLC, is a 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 in Park North. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably the addition of two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2018, followed by substantial safety upgrades including a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade costing $26,400 to improve notification capabilities and compliance with fire codes. The building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Recent infrastructure improvements include the installation of fire sprinklers in the basement (2022), replacement of the rear staircase for egress compliance (2022), and various unit upgrades including multiple electrical rewiring projects, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and HVAC system upgrades. The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, with several significant issues documented between 2003-2015, including plumbing leaks, electrical violations, and fire safety concerns. However, all these historical violations have been resolved, with the most recent being a sprinkler system correction in September 2023. The building has experienced periodic maintenance issues typical of older properties, particularly during the 2003-2015 period when multiple complaints were filed regarding stair stability, deck repairs, and plumbing systems.

The property has demonstrated ongoing investment in safety and modernizing systems, with recent work focusing on fire safety improvements, unit modernization, and infrastructure upgrades. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and system upgrades, with no major violations or complaints recorded in the past three years, suggesting improved building management and maintenance practices. The most recent building improvements have focused on fire safety compliance and system modernization, including the installation of new ADUs and associated infrastructure upgrades. The property has also responded to various neighborhood concerns as documented in 311 calls, primarily related to external maintenance issues like garbage collection and graffiti, though these are typically local neighborhood issues rather than direct building management concerns.