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107-111 Lyon St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1221007 3 units · 4 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 Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 107-111 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
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area6,825 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1221007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Iain Finlay Trust
Mailing address
111 Lyon St Apt A San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
020409

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111 A Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
109 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
111 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
107 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 4-story multi-family residential building at 107-111 Lyon Street, owned by the Iain Finlay Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains 3 units. The property has undergone several significant renovations and inspections over the years, with the most recent concerning safety concerns filed in September 2023 about improper gas stove ventilation and smoke alarms. In 2009, the building underwent electrical and plumbing work to address violations from 2003-2005, including electrical rewiring of the top floor apartment and compliance with 3R reports. Multiple permits were issued in 2012 to obtain final inspections for various completed work. A deck-related complaint from 2005 about unauthorized modifications was resolved in 2012, and the building also underwent a kitchen remodel in 2008. The property has maintained regular compliance with housing requirements, though there are some recent maintenance issues noted, including a missing side sewer vent cover (opened in March 2024), and various sanitation and parking-related service calls. The building previously had security-related violations in 2003, which were promptly addressed and abated, including the installation of handrails, self-closing doors, and reinforcement of entry door glazing.

The property's historical records show attention to various maintenance and compliance issues, with most past violations being resolved through appropriate permits and work. The building underwent condo conversion preparations in the past, including plans for a rear porch and staircase replacement. Recent service calls primarily relate to exterior maintenance, parking issues, and cleaning needs, while the most pressing concerns remain focused on the recent 2023 complaint about gas appliance safety and ventilation systems. The property has a relatively controlled history of violations, with most being resolved through proper channels and permits, and no active violations currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 107-111 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
30th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 407 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.2%
Moderate concern 33.5%
Severe concern 17.2%
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

107-111 Lyon St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 12
Blocking driveway cite only

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