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445 Lawton St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1933045 4 units · 2 fl · 1914

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 445 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 1914
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1914
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1933045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Barry John E & Pon-barry Lo 1627 10Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 445 Lawton Street in the Inner Sunset, built in 1914, has a limited but notable maintenance and incident history. The only significant structural work on record was completed in 1990 when bolts and shearing walls were installed in the basement, and the building underwent siding replacement in 1985 when hemlock siding was removed. A routine housing inspection conducted in 2002 showed no outstanding issues.

The property has been the subject of several municipal service calls in recent years, particularly between 2022-2024. There are ongoing concerns with tree-related issues, including reports of damaging property in January 2023 and October 2023 due to lifted sidewalk tree roots, an overgrown tree blocking street lights (September 2024), and sidewalk defects. Parking enforcement has been frequently required, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations resulting in citations, though officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles in some cases. The sidewalk infrastructure has raised concerns, with open cases for a collapsed sidewalk (July 2023) and tree root damage (January 2023). Other incidents include an abandoned vehicle report in July 2024, which was resolved with the vehicle gone upon officer arrival, and a potentially invalid encampment report from July 2022 that required police intervention. While the building's structural maintenance record shows basic upkeep, the surrounding infrastructure and public space management appear to require ongoing attention, particularly regarding tree maintenance and parking enforcement.

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Risk rating

How 445 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

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
15thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1269 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
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

445 Lawton St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Feb 02
Repair siding around 200 sq ft. backyard/non visible
$8,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 05
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