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308 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0840023A 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 308 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 1890
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area1,225 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0840023A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wimberly John M
Mailing address
John Mac Wimberly 5300 Apache Creek Cove Austin TX 78735
Last sale
111610

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308 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
308 A Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 308 Lily Street in Hayes Valley is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1890, currently owned by John M. Wimberly. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past 15 years, with the most recent work completed in 2022 including extensive repairs to address dry rot on the east side (25 feet in length and approximately 34 feet from roof to base), complete rewiring of both units, bathroom remodeling, and a new roof installation, totaling approximately $40,000 in improvements. Earlier structural work included replacement of front stairs due to dry rot (2014), rear deck and stairs replacement as a second means of egress (2012), and major foundation work including installation of a new grade beam and perimeter foundation in 2009. The building had one violation in 2011 regarding an unpermitted storage enclosure at the front, which was resolved within a month.

Recent records show several infrastructure improvements, including electrical upgrades with installation of separate meters in 2002 (100 amps service) and copper ground electrode system in 2009. The vicinity around the property has experienced recurring street maintenance issues, with multiple reports of waste and cleaning needs between 2018-2024, though these are external to the building condition itself. While the building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and prompt addressing of structural issues, the surrounding area has faced challenges with street cleanliness and waste management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for service in recent years. The property has been actively maintained and improved over time, with all recent major work properly permitted and completed according to code requirements.

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Risk rating

How 308 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
98th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 21 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.9%
Moderate concern 6.9%
Severe concern 2.2%
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

308 Lily St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 07
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestFeb 07
Garbage and debris

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