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56 Lloyd St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1260040 2 units · 3 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 56 Lloyd 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 1909
2 or more units
2 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1909
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area3,434 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1260040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Close John & Kelly Trustees 56 Lloyd St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
October 29, 1999

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 56 Lloyd Street in Hayes Valley, built in 1909, has undergone significant renovations and improvements between 2017 and 2018, amounting to over $500,000 in total construction costs. The major renovation work included a substantial upgrade to the upper unit (increasing from 2,121 to 2,256 square feet) and a ground floor unit renovation that expanded its bedroom count from 2 to 3. These improvements were accompanied by extensive plumbing and electrical work, including the installation of radiant heating systems across three floors, a wall-mount heat pump system, new wiring, and service upgrades. The renovation period was marked by some community concerns, including a complaint about early morning construction noise in January 2018 and a report of an overflowing debris bin in November 2017, though these issues were not categorized as active violations.

The property has seen continuous maintenance and upgrades, with earlier improvements including the installation of solar panels, furnace and duct work in 2010, and window replacements in 2006. Recent street-related issues have been documented, including a report of an overgrown tree blocking the sidewalk (2024) and two abandoned vehicle complaints (2023), though these are external to the building itself. The most recent activity related to the building was a temporary moving permit request in October 2023. The property has maintained compliance with building codes throughout its renovation period, with all major permit work properly filed and completed, though some permits from 2017-2018 required revisions and additional filings, including structural modifications to the garage and deck.

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Risk rating

How 56 Lloyd 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
74thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 267 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

56 Lloyd St event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 01
Abandoned vehicles
Abandoned Vehicle

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