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326 Lawton St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1855023 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 326 Lawton 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,087 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1855023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sawyer Family Revocable Tru
Mailing address
L Geoffrey & Christina K Sa 326 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
072810

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 326 Lawton Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Sawyer Family Revocable Trust, has undergone significant recent improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1900. The most substantial current project, initiated in September 2023, involves expanding the third-floor bedroom and adding a bathroom by raising the existing roofline, with associated work continuing into 2024 including plumbing and electrical installations. The building has received important safety upgrades, including a partial seismic retrofit and foundation strengthening in 2021 (cost: $50,000), followed by voluntary structural upgrades and exterior foundation replacement work in 2022 (cost: $25,000). Recent maintenance includes replacement of windows (scheduled for 2025), reroofing work completed in 2024, and various interior updates such as the 2013 kitchen renovation.

The property has addressed several infrastructure needs over the years, including gas line installations in 2022, electrical system updates, and plumbing improvements. Historical records show significant exterior improvements were made in 2013, including facade replacement with stucco and a new entry landing. The building's maintenance history indicates regular upkeep and modernization efforts, though there have been some recent concerns with tree roots damaging the sidewalk in 2023, which remain open with the Department of Public Works. The street outside the property has experienced typical urban issues, with several parking enforcement calls between 2022 and 2024, as well as occasional reports of waste that have been resolved through normal city channels. The building's renovation and maintenance history suggests ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property to meet modern standards while preserving its historical character.

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Risk rating

How 326 Lawton 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
96th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 60 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 92.0%
Moderate concern 5.8%
Severe concern 2.1%
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

326 Lawton St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jan 10
Replace (2) front windows, street visible; 3 rear windows, non-street visible; front (e) vinyl, (n) aluminum clad wood-double hung; rear (e) vinyl (n) wood composite - style casement. no size change <.30 max
$22,942 · Complete
Planning RecordJan 10
Approved - REPLACE (2) FRONT WINDOWS, STREET VISIBLE; 3 REAR WINDOWS, NON-STREET VISIBLE; FRONT (E) VINYL, (N) ALUMINUM CLAD WOOD-DOUBLE HUNG; REAR (E) VINYL (N) WOOD COMPOSITE - STYLE CASEMENT. NO SIZE CHANGE <.30 MAX

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