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154-158 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0838026 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

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
Above average
avg 2.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 154-158 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 1912
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area2,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0838026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bonse Edward J Jr & Davis B
Mailing address
158 Lily St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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154 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
158 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
156 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 154-158 Lily Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Bonse Edward J Jr & Davis B, has significant documented history regarding safety features and building maintenance since its construction in 1912. The property has experienced persistent issues with the rear deck and stair structure, with multiple repairs and violations recorded between 2002 and 2024. Most notably, in 2019, there were multiple code violations related to guardrail safety on the back stairs and deck, which required repairs to address 12-inch spacing issues that violated new safety laws. These violations were eventually resolved by October 2019, along with other related violations including handrail requirements, water heater issues, and smoke alarm compliance. More recently, in April 2024, permits were issued for further repairs to the rear deck and stairs.

The building has undergone several routine inspections and faced various maintenance challenges over the years, including termite repairs in 1996, dry rot issues in 2002, and most recently, multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, as well as parking violations in the vicinity. Two fire alarm system activations were recorded, though neither involved actual fires or civilian injuries. The property's maintenance history shows recurring attention to safety features, particularly regarding stair and deck structures, while recent months have seen ongoing concerns about external cleanliness and parking enforcement in the area.

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Risk rating

How 154-158 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
47th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 544 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.7%
Moderate concern 35.0%
Severe concern 16.3%
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

154-158 Lily St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 28
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJan 26
Other illegal parking

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