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1837-1839 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0124006 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above 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 1837-1839 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,038 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0124006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1837-1839 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1837 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1839 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1837-1839 Hyde Street in Russian Hill, owned by Tom Henry G G & Gayle B Lee, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The property has undergone several significant maintenance activities over the years, with the most pressing issues occurring between 2016-2017 when the building received multiple Notices of Violation (NOV) citing problems with the rear stairs, water heater systems, and lead paint hazards. These violations, which constituted a property nuisance under section 1001-d of the San Francisco Housing Code, were eventually resolved by September 2017 through repairs costing approximately $3,800 for stair and vent duct repairs, followed by $4,500 in reroofing work in 2004. The building's maintenance history shows recurring attention to the rear staircase, with repairs documented in 1993 and 2016-2017.

More recently, the property has faced various external maintenance challenges, as evidenced by 311 calls in 2023-2024. These include issues with graffiti (February-April 2023), a collapsed sidewalk (June 2023), and tree root damage (November 2023). While these external issues don't directly impact the building's habitability, they do affect the property's immediate surroundings. It's worth noting that during 2023, there were multiple reports of graffiti on the residential building, though these were generally resolved by Public Works despite the backlog created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The most recent documented complaint was regarding trash dumping in the park service area near the property in November 2024. The building's major system repairs, particularly regarding the water heater ventilation and stairway safety, have been addressed through proper permitting and completion, though the property experienced a notable period of violations in late 2016 through mid-2017.

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Risk rating

How 1837-1839 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
67thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 374 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1837-1839 Hyde St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 31
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJan 31
Parking on sidewalk

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