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2038-2042 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0097026 3 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 2038-2042 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 1913
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area4,089 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0097026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Fong Ginnie Trustee 2038 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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2040 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2042 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2038 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 2038-2042 Hyde Street in Russian Hill, owned by Fong Fmly Tr, was constructed in 1913 and stands three stories tall. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over its history, with the most recent major work being a boiler installation completed in 2011 to resolve housing complaints. In February 2011, the building underwent routine housing inspections that revealed multiple violations, including inadequate heating systems and improper hot water heater seismic bracing, though these issues were all abated by April 2011. The building's earlier history includes various permit activity in the 1980s, including window replacements in 1983 and compliance work in 1987, while a 2013 complaint regarding unpermitted window replacement was filed but later closed.

The property has maintained relatively proactive maintenance since 2011, with no active building violations on record in recent years. Historical building complaints from 2000 and 2007 were resolved, and a 2000 fire safety inspection noted several issues that were subsequently abated. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned external issues such as parking violations and street cleaning matters, with the most recent calls in 2024 regarding parking enforcement. Historical maintenance records show attention to basic safety requirements, including a 2000 citation for exterior door self-closing devices, gas meter instructions, and egress obstructions, all of which were addressed through subsequent compliance work.

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Risk rating

How 2038-2042 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
44th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 634 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.7%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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2038-2042 Hyde St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Aug 29
Parking on sidewalk
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