223-229 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The property at 223-229 Lily Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, built in 1880 and currently owned by Robin F. Levitt. The building has experienced recurring stair-related issues over the past several decades, with the most recent significant incident occurring in July 2022 when complaints were filed regarding dilapidated stairs that were described as "literally falling apart and completely unsafe." This led to emergency repairs in July 2022 addressing dry rot and damaged stair components, which were completed by October 2022.

Historical records show similar stair-related repairs were needed in 2002, demonstrating an ongoing maintenance pattern. The building has undergone several important modifications and faced various compliance issues over the years. In 2021, a violation was documented regarding an unauthorized wall opening, which was subsequently addressed.

The property has also been subject to multiple routine inspections revealing various safety concerns, including handrail repairs needed in 2002, fire safety issues in 2008 (such as fire escape ladder maintenance and fire extinguisher requirements), and a 1994 inspection noting egress obstructions and other maintenance needs. More recently, there is a significant planning application (currently on hold) proposing substantial improvements including the addition of a new bedroom and bathroom, removal of the second-floor fire escape, seismic upgrades, and the creation of a new ADU in the basement. The property has experienced some external maintenance issues as well, with 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to parking violations, sidewalk defects, and garbage management, though these are mostly routine urban maintenance matters rather than building-specific issues.