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240-242 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0839063 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 240-242 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area4,158 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0839063
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lyons Family Trust
Mailing address
627 Baker St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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240 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
242 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 240-242 Lily Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Lyons Family Trust, has undergone two significant renovation periods: first in 2004 and then in 2011. The earlier renovation in 2004 involved kitchen and bathroom remodeling with associated electrical work, while the more recent 2011 improvements were more extensive, totaling $24,000 and including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, plumbing updates, and the replacement of the forced air furnace with new venting systems. Both renovation phases appear to have been completed successfully with appropriate permits.

The property has experienced substantial street-level issues in recent months, particularly between August 2024 and January 2025, with multiple reports (at least eight documented calls) regarding garbage, debris, and abandoned items including electronics, furniture, and yard waste. There have also been three reports of encampments in the vicinity, two of which were resolved by the Healthy Streets Operation Center, though one was found to be invalid upon inspection. While these external issues do not directly impact the building's safety systems, they may affect the general neighborhood environment. The building's only recorded fire incidents were minimal: a motor vehicle accident with no injuries and a malfunctioning smoke detector activation, neither representing significant safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 240-242 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
92th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 severity forecast
No violation 77.9%
Moderate concern 14.8%
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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240-242 Lily St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 15
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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