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245 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0839010 20 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 245 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 1925
2 or more units
20 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1925
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
Units20
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area12,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0839010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3260 26th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
January 24, 1997

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250 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102
248 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102
245 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 20-unit apartment building at 245 Lily Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Basil & Susanne Mufarreh, has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably the completion of a $20,000 reroofing project in March 2023 and the addition of three new ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in 2020-2021, which included comprehensive plumbing upgrades, fire sprinkler installation, and radiant heat system improvements. The building has completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting under Tier 2 requirements. Recent building violations from August 2023 relate to fire escape maintenance, compliance affidavits, and possibly ongoing building code requirements, which appear to be the most pressing current concerns.

The property has a mixed maintenance history, with several significant improvements made in recent years, including a $14,000 fire sprinkler system installation in 2020 and extensive plumbing work including a main sewer line installation and copper repiping of all 20 units. However, there have been notable issues with construction noise and compliance during the 2020 shelter-in-place period, as evidenced by multiple complaints in April-July 2020, and there are ongoing concerns about garbage and debris management near the property, with multiple 311 calls regarding waste matters in late 2024. Historical records from 2002 show past violations related to security, fire safety, and interior maintenance, though these were resolved by 2009. The building has experienced three documented fire-related incidents, including a gas leak and two false alarms, but no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents.

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Risk rating

How 245 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
12thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 904 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
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

245 Lily St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 22
Date last observed: 14-jun-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; other plumbing; other housing;
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMar 12
Garbage and debris

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