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168-170 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0838024 5 units · 2 fl · 1959

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 Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 168-170 Lily 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 1959
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAYES
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area3,549 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0838024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Golden Properties Llc
Mailing address
1115 Bosworth St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
101017

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Included addresses

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168 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
170 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
265 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 168-170 Lily Street in Hayes Valley is a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1959, currently owned by Golden Properties LLC. The building has undergone several significant changes and faced various maintenance issues over the years. Most recently, in 2024, an electrical upgrade was completed for a new electric gate motor. In 2019, there were substantial development activities including the proposed construction of a new 4-story single-family dwelling valued at $550,000 and a remodeling project to accommodate a 17'-6" courtyard, with both permits currently reinstated. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, including a concerning set of complaints filed in January 2014 regarding multiple problems such as mold, pest infestations, plumbing issues, and various maintenance concerns like non-functioning heaters and leaking sinks, though these complaints were marked as resolved by April 2014.

Earlier violations from 2007 required attention to fire safety, garbage placement, window repair, and gas utility requirements, while a 2014 violation indicated problems with waste lines and water damage. The building has undergone regular housing inspections, including routine inspections in 2010 and complaint inspections in 1997. More recent history shows multiple 311 calls regarding parking violations and tree root damage to sidewalks between 2017-2022, though these are external to the building itself. The property has been the subject of planning review for significant changes, including a request for a variance in 2019 to construct a new building and make improvements to the existing structure, which was ultimately approved. This variance addressed requirements for rear yard space, residential open space, and dwelling unit exposure, while also providing CEQA clearance for the proposed work.

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Risk rating

How 168-170 Lily 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
43th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.6%
Moderate concern 37.8%
Severe concern 14.7%
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

168-170 Lily St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Nov 12
New circuit for a new electric gate motor
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