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158 Lisbon St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6011008 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Excelsior
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 158 Lisbon 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1908
Total area1,670 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6011008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Cecilia Choi Ha
Mailing address
727 22nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
112213

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 158 Lisbon Street in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Cecilia Choi Ha Chan, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the years. The property has a documented history of structural work, including foundation upgrades in 2013, stair repairs in 2007, and multiple roofing projects in 2005 and 1992. Notably, between June and July 2013, the building experienced substantial unpermitted construction activity that triggered multiple building violations, including unauthorized concrete work, new stairs, and foundation modifications, though these issues were ultimately resolved by May 2014. A significant incident occurred in January 2007 when a water heater failure caused flooding that affected multiple units.

More recently, the building has been subject to ongoing fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2015 and 2024, including issues with exits, alarms, and sprinkler systems. There are currently three open fire violations as of September 2024 related to electrical systems, sprinkler service, and exit obstructions. The property has also generated several maintenance requests in late 2024 regarding parking violations and tree root damage to the sidewalk, though these are administrative matters not directly related to building safety. The building's infrastructure improvements include comprehensive electrical work completed in 2007, featuring rewiring of key areas such as bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry facilities. While the property has faced various regulatory challenges, most historical violations have been addressed, with the exception of the recent fire safety concerns that remain open.

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Risk rating

How 158 Lisbon 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
58th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 142 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.2%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 11.3%
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

158 Lisbon St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Sep 15
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