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277-279 Lisbon St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6017026 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Excelsior
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 277-279 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 area1,652 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6017026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gala Peter Israel & Carmen
Mailing address
277 Lisbon St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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279 Lisbon St, San Francisco, CA 94112
277 Lisbon St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 277-279 Lisbon Street in Excelsior, owned by Gala Peter Israel & Carmen, has a notable history of maintenance issues and violations since its construction in 1908. Most concerning is an **active building violation from August 2021** regarding unauthorized structural work, including dry rot repairs, new foundation work, floor joists, structural walls, and electrical modifications, which was allegedly discovered through observations from outside the building. While the owners obtained several permits for repairs in the 2000s, including roof and garage joist repairs totaling $10,000, records indicate these permits have either expired or their status is unresolved.

The property has experienced multiple health and safety concerns, including a **vermin infestation in late 2018** that was eventually abated, and reports of severe pest infestation in the back unit (though this complaint became inactive). There have been repeated issues with the building's infrastructure, including multiple **sewer-related emergencies** as recently as 2025, with documented sewage backup problems occurring in 2021 and 2024. The property has also faced several environmental challenges, with complaints about rotted wood and tarp coverings in 2021, and two tree-related maintenance issues noted in 2022 and 2024. The **most recent building permits** on record are from 2018 for street space modifications with an estimated cost of only $1, suggesting minimal recent investment in the property.

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Risk rating

How 277-279 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
5th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 320 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.1%
Moderate concern 48.3%
Severe concern 13.5%
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

277-279 Lisbon St event timeline

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

2021
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 13 Serious
A complaint investigation has revealed dry rot repairs at the front of building and new foundation work, new floor joists and structural walls at ground floor being built without the benefit of a building permit. new electrical also observed. observation made from the front of building and open window at ground floor. code/section: sfbc 103.a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintAug 13
Date last observed: 12-aug-21; floor: in front o; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: seeing lots of rotted wood and tarp covering something ;

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