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2238 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0071012 17 units · 15 fl · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2238 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 1928
2 or more units
17 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units17
Floors15
Year built1928
Total area19,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0071012
Ownership

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

Owner name
2238 Hyde Street Llc
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
040320

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AI summary

2238 Hyde Street is a 15-story, 17-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by 2238 Hyde Street LLC. The building has undergone numerous renovations and maintenance work over the past several years, including recent substantial improvements in 2024 to Unit #2 featuring new kitchen cabinets, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and lighting, with similar updates previously completed in Units #10 and #14. Significant building-wide improvements include a voluntary fire alarm system upgrade in 2019, west facade window replacement on floors 3-15 in 2017, and various plumbing upgrades including a backflow preventer installation in 2015 and fire pump replacement in 2014.

Of particular concern are multiple recent fire safety violations documented between 2023 and 2025, including issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems, fire escape maintenance, alarm systems, and various fire command center features, many of which have been referred to hearings for correction. The building has experienced recurring elevator-related incidents, including multiple instances of occupants being trapped in stalled elevators, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2020-2021. Historical records show a notable safety incident in 2006 involving unpermitted glass balcony installation, which resulted in glass falling onto the street below, though this violation was ultimately abated in 2007. Regular maintenance and upgrades have been implemented, including the installation of a new steam boiler in 2008 and electrical system improvements, but the recent cluster of fire safety violations suggests there may be ongoing challenges with maintaining current safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 2238 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
4th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1088 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.4%
Moderate concern 73.3%
Severe concern 13.3%
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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2238 Hyde St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Nov 26
Multiple Fire Code Violations
Violation Issued
Planning RecordOct 30
Zoning letter for compliance report

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