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1987 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0123001 4 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1987 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 1910
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,932 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0123001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Betty Sunling Ching 2014 Re
Mailing address
Betty Sunling Ching, Truste 2141A Mason St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
121003

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1201 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1987 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1203 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1987 Hyde Street is a two-story, mixed-use building from 1910, containing 4 residential units above a commercial space, located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most recent concern being an active complaint from February 2023 regarding the vacant commercial space. Historical problems include a significant plumbing issue in 2008 when water leaked from the building into the Swensen's Ice Cream store below, and a lead paint violation in 2016 that was not abated until 2021. The building underwent various renovations and maintenance work, including commercial space improvements in 2007, roofing work in 1999, and the removal of an extended rooftop structure in 1996. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external maintenance issues, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street in 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

The building has a documented history of fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries, including smoke removal and smoke scare events. Swensen's Ice Cream, the ground-floor commercial tenant, has been recognized as a legacy business in San Francisco, adding historical significance to the property. The property is currently under active monitoring by code enforcement, and while there have been numerous 311 calls in 2024, primarily regarding street maintenance and Muni-related issues, there haven't been any recent buildng-specific complaints or violations impacting resident safety or habitability. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvements, though some permits, like the reroofing work from 1999, have expired without confirmation of completion.

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Risk rating

How 1987 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
19th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 918 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Number of units

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.3%
Moderate concern 71.9%
Severe concern 9.8%
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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The story over time

1987 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 06
Overgrown tree
pruning request
311 RequestApr 06
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