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2027 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0096005 8 units · 3 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
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.

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 2027 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 1912
2 or more units
8 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 1912
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,915 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0096005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jean Y Chin 180 Santa Ana Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2027 Hyde Street in Russian Hill, owned by Chin Jean Y Living Trust, has undergone significant structural improvements over the past several years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (with a foundation revision in 2019) and brick retaining wall reinforcement. A major electrical upgrade is currently underway, with a permit issued in March 2024 for replacement of the 200-amp main electric system with seven meter sockets. Building maintenance records show regular attention to infrastructure needs, including sidewalk repairs in 2007 and reroofing in 1996.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related incidents since 2001, with the most recent issues occurring in 2024 involving sewage discharge problems in October and some exterior light complaints in January. Historical violations from 2001 included various building, fire safety, and plumbing issues, all of which were abated within 20 days. The property has undergone routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2001, 2008, and 2011, with no active violations on record. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning, tree maintenance, and parking concerns, rather than building-specific problems. While there have been various fire department responses recorded at the address, these appear to be either false alarms, service calls, or invalid cases, with no civilian injuries reported in any incident.

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Risk rating

How 2027 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
21stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 895 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
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 57%
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

2027 Hyde St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 20
Encampment
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311 RequestJan 14
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