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230-236 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0839025 16 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 230-236 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 1900
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area13,286 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0839025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Survivors Trust
Mailing address
Liverant Alexander M Succ. 455 Buena Vista Ave E San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
101716

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Included addresses

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335 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
236 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
341 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
337 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
339 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
230 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
234 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
232 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit apartment building at 230-236 Lily Street in Hayes Valley, built in 1900 and currently owned by Survivors Trust, has undergone significant renovations and faced several challenges over its history. The building has seen consistent improvements over the past decade, with multiple unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels, most recently completed in Unit B in 2022 at a cost of $35,000. Major building-wide improvements include a new roof installation in 2019 ($19,300) and significant electrical upgrades in 2012-2013 involving meter relocations and service upgrades for multiple units. The property faced serious issues in 2007 when a fire caused damage that required reconstruction, leading to several violations that were ultimately abated by 2008. In 2018, there was a concerning cluster of fire safety complaints regarding fire escape, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems, though most were found to have "No Merit" or were corrected.

Recent issues include an active complaint from August 2023 regarding common areas, and a 2021 investigation into an allegedly illegal unit that raised concerns about accessibility and safety features. The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, including problems with construction permits in 2013 and multiple renovation projects requiring follow-up permits and inspections. The property has a history of tenant buyouts, with two documented cases in 2017 and 2018 totaling five tenants and $59,500 in payments. Recent maintenance issues have included instances of mold/mildew (2020) and graffiti (2019), though these were addressed according to city records.

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Risk rating

How 230-236 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
11th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 914 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.6%
Moderate concern 71.4%
Severe concern 10.0%
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

230-236 Lily St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 06
Parking on sidewalk
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