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172-176 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0838071 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 172-176 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0838071
Ownership

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

Mailing address
176 Lily St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
October 11, 2000

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174 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
176 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
172 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 172-176 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

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
55thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 462 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

172-176 Lily St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestApr 28
Garbage and debris

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