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2639-2645 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0026001A 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 2639-2645 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,095 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0026001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shiu Yuen-Chi
Mailing address
Wanyee S Francis 320 Dorantes Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
061098

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2643 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2645 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2641 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2639 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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AI summary

The multi-family residential building at 2639-2645 Hyde Street in Russian Hill is a 1908 structure containing four units across three stories, currently owned by Shiu Yuen-chi. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent substantial work involving the replacement of multiple Federal Pacific electrical panels completed in April 2024. Previous renovations include comprehensive bathroom updates in 2006 (in both 2641 and 2643 units), kitchen improvements in 2012, and foundation work in 2012 costing $10,000. The building has also received necessary infrastructure updates, including a sewer/housetrap replacement in 2016 and various lighting and electrical system improvements.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization, with routine housing inspections conducted in 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2008, all of which were promptly addressed. Notable improvements include a $60,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2004, lighting and electrical upgrades in various years, and successful completion of multiple street space permits. A tenant buyout occurred in January 2017 at 2643 Hyde Street, involving three tenants and totaling $95,000. The property has experienced minimal complaints, with only routine inspections on record, and recent 311 calls have primarily concerned issues unrelated to the building's condition, such as parking and garbage concerns in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 2639-2645 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
78th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 249 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.5%
Moderate concern 7.3%
Severe concern 44.2%
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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2639-2645 Hyde St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 12
Incident report
stopped improperly waymo

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