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208 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0839043 2 units · 2 fl · 1988

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 208 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 1988
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1988
Total area3,052 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0839043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cosentino Angelo F
Mailing address
40 Suffield Ave San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
061396

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 208 Lily Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Angelo F. Cosentino, was constructed in 1988 and spans two stories. The property has undergone significant interior improvements in recent years, with substantial renovations completed in 2020 valued at $50,000, including cabinet and wall painting, lighting upgrades, bathroom remodels (new shower, tub, vanity), and floor installations. These improvements were properly permitted through both building and plumbing permits. The building's only active violations occurred in 2004 regarding fire escape maintenance and inspection access, but these were resolved by January 2005.

More recently, the property has experienced several issues related to exterior maintenance and site conditions, with multiple 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 reporting various sanitation concerns including garbage and debris, sidewalk cleaning needs, and a non-offensive graffiti incident in 2022. Two specific investigations into unauthorized commercial activity were conducted, focusing on alleged motorcycle shop operations in a residential zone, with complaints filed by a neighbor at 230 Lily Street regarding potential property contamination, though these cases are now listed as closed or abated. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of interior spaces, with the most significant historical permit being from 1994 for bottom floor unit removal, which is now expired. While the recent 311 calls suggest ongoing challenges with exterior cleanliness around the property, most relate to public space maintenance rather than building-specific issues, and all reported cases have been resolved according to city records.

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Risk rating

How 208 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
81th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 195 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.3%
Moderate concern 11.3%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

208 Lily St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 15
311 service request
Encampment

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