Free SF apartment background check

2714-2718 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0024011C 3 units · 3 fl · 1926

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2714-2718 Hyde 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 1926
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area3,931 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0024011C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ward David B & Elli S D
Mailing address
P.o. Box 450 Kilauea HI 96754
Last sale
032520

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

2718 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2716 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2714 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 2714-2718 Hyde Street in Russian Hill, owned by David B. and Elli S. Ward, was constructed in 1926 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant changes over the years, most notably a controversial conversion of the ground floor garage into commercial space, which occurred around 2016-2017. This conversion led to multiple violations, including unapproved construction, electrical work, and safety concerns regarding fire-resistant materials and smoke detectors. The garage-to-retail conversion included the installation of bike storage facilities and related infrastructure, with the property owner obtaining various permits for work valued at approximately $20,000 (including $10,000 for reroofing). The building has been subject to ongoing concerns about unauthorized commercial use, with residents reporting potential illegal short-term rentals of a ground floor unit in late 2019.

The property has experienced several regulatory challenges and enforcement actions, including building violations in September 2016 related to accessory use regulations, and multiple complaints about sidewalk obstructions due to merchandise displays between 2019-2020. The ground floor commercial space has been the subject of various complaints and enforcement actions regarding unauthorized electrical work, pavement modifications, and public space usage. The building's utility infrastructure was upgraded in 2002 to accommodate the commercial conversion, with a 400-amp service upgrade, and multiple permits have been filed for signage related to the Alcatraz bike business. While the property has experienced numerous administrative actions, many of the cited violations were subsequently addressed and marked as closed or abated, including a brief period of illegal short-term rental activity that was allegedly resolved through official intervention.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 2714-2718 Hyde 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
60th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 453 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.2%
Moderate concern 11.5%
Severe concern 21.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

2714-2718 Hyde St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

2714-2718 Hyde St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 17
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement

See all 3 events

Full history back to 2019 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 2714-2718 Hyde St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 2714-2718 Hyde St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.