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1637 Hyde St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0154004 7 units · 4 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1637 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 1925
2 or more units
7 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 1925
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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1925
Total area7,444 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0154004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tam John 2346 Hale Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale

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Initial analysis

1637 Hyde Street is a four-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, built in 1925 and currently owned by Kkt Hyde Pacific LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over the past several years, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2019 when Unit 3 received comprehensive upgrades including bathroom and kitchen remodeling ($38,000), electrical updates, and insulation work. The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017, following a violation notice in October 2017 that was abated within a month. Multiple units have received modernizations over the years, including Unit 6 in 2017 (kitchen and bathroom remodel), Unit 7 in 2016 (extensive remodel with new fixtures), and Unit 5 in 2015 (kitchen and bathroom updates).

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, particularly in the past decade, with documented issues including mold problems in 2010 and 2014, and an expired permit concern in 2016 regarding jackhammer use. Several building violations from 2000 and 2008 related to fire safety and security requirements were also recorded, though all these historical violations were abated by November 2017. The building's infrastructure improvements have included plumbing system upgrades, such as water heater replacement and kitchen drain line work in 2008, as well as electrical system enhancements including a 200-amp service upgrade (2016) and unit-specific electrical modernizations. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned external issues such as sidewalk parking and street cleaning, with the most recent being a tree maintenance request from August 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1637 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 754 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1637 Hyde St event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) May 07
Building violation
At the time of inspection, there were no lead hazard signs posted. signage with notification is required to commence with work. this notifi…
Building Violation (NOV)May 07
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