168-170 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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.