2140 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 2140 Hyde Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Mads Thomsen Trust, has undergone considerable renovation and maintenance work since its construction in 1917. Most notably, a fire alarm system upgrade is currently underway (as of June 2024) to comply with safety requirements, with associated electrical work also in progress. The building underwent substantial improvements in 2010-2011, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (201-204, 303-404), with new fixtures, appliances, and laundry installations.

Significant fire safety issues were documented in 2020, resulting in multiple violations related to emergency lighting, exits, storage pathways, fire escapes, and alarm system maintenance, though these were subsequently abated. The building has a history of fire safety inspections and violations dating back to 2006, with previous issues including fire escape maintenance and gas utility shutoff requirements, all of which were resolved. Other maintenance records show attention to various building systems, including plumbing and electrical updates, though some permits have expired without completion verification. The property has received routine housing inspections in 2000, 2003, and 2006, with no active violations remaining on record.

Recent 311 calls (2016-2023) have primarily concerned external matters such as parking, moving vehicles, and street maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns. While the building's history shows periodic fire safety violations, most have been promptly addressed, and the recent fire alarm system upgrade suggests ongoing commitment to maintaining safety standards. The extensive unit renovations completed between 2010-2011 improved the building's amenities significantly, though some permits from this period were marked as expired. The property has maintained compliance with housing inspection requirements, with no active violations on record as of October 2023.