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2646-2648 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0027018 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2646-2648 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 1900
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,097 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0027018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
P H Fernandez & M A Mcgowan 2646 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
December 08, 1995

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2646 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2648 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 2646-2648 Hyde Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1900 and currently owned by Philip H. Fernandez and Marla, this flats/duplex building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance projects over the past two decades. Recent work in 2019-2020 included plumbing issues with sewage backup and water spillage concerns, and some parking-related incidents. The building has received attention to structural integrity, including a voluntary seismic upgrade in 2013 costing $35,000 to strengthen the retaining wall. Significant maintenance work was performed in 2011 to address dry rot and exterior siding repairs, while 2009 saw deck and dryer vent repairs.

The property has experienced various compliance and permitting issues, particularly in the 2000s, including unauthorized construction of a fence and gate in 2004, multiple complaints regarding plumbing work and unpermitted construction activities, and a suspended permit situation in September 2000. These violations have all been marked as not active and were resolved through appropriate channels, with some involving appeals that were upheld. More recently, between 2015-2016, the property underwent inspections and compliance work to address various citations, including electrical and plumbing updates. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and addressing of structural and safety concerns, though there have been periodic issues with compliance to permit requirements and building codes, as evidenced by multiple building complaints and violations throughout different periods.

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Risk rating

How 2646-2648 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
53rdpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 533 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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)

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NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2646-2648 Hyde St event timeline

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2019
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 12
Upon receiving an anonymous complaint at site visit occured @ which an inspector noticed water actively spilling onto the sidewalk which is a public nuisance. (sfpc chapter 3)
DBI ComplaintJul 12
Water spilling out to front side walk as well as alley way in back of property.

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