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339 Lyon St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1207005 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

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
4
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 339 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 1925
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1207005
Ownership

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

Owner name
David Ellison Tr
Mailing address
Ellison David Trustee 110 Park Rd #601 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
120718

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 339 Lyon Street in Park North, built in 1925, has undergone multiple significant renovations and faced several concerning incidents over the past decade. Most notably, in early 2019, there were serious heating system issues reported, with one tenant complaining of inadequate heat and unsafe exposed asbestos ductwork, which led to violations that were not resolved until February 2019. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety challenges, including a 2014 incident involving asbestos dust and ceiling concerns, which prompted multiple work permits and violations that were ultimately resolved by 2015. Significant electrical system upgrades were completed in 2015, including the installation of a new 300-amp service and modernized equipment, though there were earlier concerns about unauthorized electrical work and hazardous materials in 2010-2012. The property has undergone various unit improvements over the years, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and HVAC system updates, with major works taking place between 2012-2017.

The building's history includes several building code violations and complaints related to safety and maintenance issues, particularly during 2014-2019, which required various remedial actions and permits to resolve. These issues were primarily related to heating systems, electrical work, and concerns about hazardous materials. More recent concerns in 2023 have been primarily external to the building, involving encampment-related issues near the property that were addressed by city services. The property has maintained compliance with building codes since 2019, with no active violations on record, though it has a history of requiring multiple permits to address various maintenance and safety issues.

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Risk rating

How 339 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
33th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.2%
Moderate concern 25.6%
Severe concern 29.2%
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

339 Lyon St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 12
Encampment reports
Encampment Cleanup
311 RequestSep 30
Encampment reports

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