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1551 Hyde St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0185003 8 units · 4 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1551 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 1911
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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area5,545 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0185003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fmly By Pass Tr
Mailing address
Louie Alson & Munson Ttees 1551 Hyde St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
062201

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1551 Hyde Street in Nob Hill, built in 1911, has undergone several significant structural and safety upgrades throughout its history, most notably a seismic retrofit to address soft-story vulnerabilities. The building was identified as part of the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, with initial non-compliance issues documented in 2019 resulting in violations related to earthquake safety requirements (SFBC 405D). However, these violations were ultimately resolved, with the work now marked as complete and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. The building's seismic improvements spanned multiple permit applications, including a completed $18,800 upgrade in 2019 and crawl space retrofit work in 2017. Historical improvements include window upgrades in 1984 (installation of six aluminum windows in bedrooms) and a complete reroofing project in 1996.

The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000, 2008, and 2010, with all issues eventually being resolved. Two plumbing-related permits were issued, including a gas line installation for a range in 2012. Recent maintenance concerns have primarily involved the building's infrastructure, with records showing multiple sewer issues in 2021 (two separate sewage backup incidents) and some exterior maintenance matters. More recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 have primarily related to street-level issues such as parking violations and general cleaning needs in the surrounding area, rather than direct building maintenance concerns. The most recent inspection-related activity was a routine inspection in 2023 that resolved violations involving egress obstruction and self-closing door requirements, demonstrating ongoing attention to building code compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1551 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
32th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.6%
Moderate concern 38.5%
Severe concern 27.9%
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

1551 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 14
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 02
Abandoned vehicle

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