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277-279 Lisbon St

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Excelsior — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

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.

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 1908
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
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).

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

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
5thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 320 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
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
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

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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