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1540 Hyde St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0184025 8 units · 2 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1540 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 1908
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1908
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area4,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0184025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4550 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 21 San Diego CA 92123
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 1540 Hyde Street is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 and currently owned by the Owyang Family LLC. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most concerning recent history being a 2017 incident involving roof leaks and black mold in the ceiling, which required siding repairs and compliance work amounting to $30,500. In 2018, there were additional housing inspection concerns regarding the fire alarm panel. The building's infrastructure has undergone various updates, including the installation of new water heaters in 2017 and heater/flue piping in early 2020. Historical violations from 2005 indicated multiple safety concerns, including fire system issues, plumbing violations, and egress obstructions, though these were all abated by June 2005.

Recent maintenance activity shows ongoing attention to building systems, with completed electrical work in 2017 including exterior lighting upgrades and interior fixture replacement. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as reflected in 311 calls, including graffiti removal, temporary sign requests, and sewer vent maintenance. While the building has a history of various maintenance and safety concerns, records indicate that most issues have been addressed through proper channels, with completed permits showing ongoing improvements to the building's systems and infrastructure. Recent work appears focused on addressing both safety systems and general maintenance needs, with the most recent building permit from 2020 related to street space use.

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Risk rating

How 1540 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
36thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 720 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1540 Hyde St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jul 31
Street space
Issued
Plumbing PermitMar 05
Install all heater and flue piping.

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