172-176 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 172-176 Lily Street in Hayes Valley, built in 1906, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. Most notably, in 2014-2015, the building addressed substantial code violations identified in a 2014 physical inspection report (#CC-7755), which included the legalization of kitchen and bathroom work in units #172 and #174, plus comprehensive electrical upgrades that corrected multiple violations (items #1-10).

Earlier safety concerns in 2001 had documented serious issues including water damage, structural concerns, plumbing leaks, broken windows, and exposed electrical wiring, which ultimately led to a series of repairs in 2002-2004 addressing handrails, stairs, doors, windows, walls, ceilings, and heating systems. More recent improvements include a 2019 plumbing upgrade involving new gas lines and water heater vent installation. The building's electrical system received a significant update in 2008 with the installation of a 200-amp overhead service and three circuit breaker panels.

Regular routine inspections were conducted in 2008 and 2010, with the most recent permits showing active maintenance of the property's infrastructure. The area surrounding the building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024-2025 regarding garbage, debris, and environmental concerns, though these are primarily related to public spaces rather than building-specific issues. The property has been through official condo conversion processes, with records showing applications for conversion of the three units, first submitted in 2003 and then reapplied in 2006 with the approved developer's team including McSparran, Boyd, and others.