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1801 Hyde St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0124047 12 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1801 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 1922
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area10,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0124047
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kai & Shiu Chun Tr
Mailing address
Chun Shiu K Ttee 522 42Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
101295

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1801 Hyde Street in Russian Hill was constructed in 1922 and has undergone several significant improvements over recent years. Most notably, the building completed a comprehensive renovation of Units 11 and 12 in 2023, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, with additional improvements to enhance lateral resistance. This followed the successful completion of mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2016, achieving Tier 3 compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. The building has maintained its safety systems, as evidenced by a 2021 fire alarm system upgrade, though there have been recurring fire safety equipment issues, with fire extinguisher inspections noting "Condition Corrected" in 2016, 2018, and most recently in 2023.

In late 2024, the building received several building violations related to safety and maintenance, including issues with the fire escape ladder, smoke/carbon monoxide detector compliance, and heating system components, though these were abated by December 2024. The property has a history of addressing structural and maintenance issues, including a 1988 repair of brick damage caused by a vehicle and various plumbing and electrical upgrades over the years. Recent complaints and 311 calls indicate ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding exterior elements such as sidewalks (collapsed sidewalk reported in 2022) and tree-related issues (lifted sidewalk tree roots reported in 2023). The building's management has generally responded to violations and maintenance issues, as evidenced by the prompt abatement of most recent complaints and ongoing efforts to maintain building systems.

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Risk rating

How 1801 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
10th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1020 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.1%
Moderate concern 62.9%
Severe concern 25.0%
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

1801 Hyde St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 31
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