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1535-1541 Hyde St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0185004 4 units · 4 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
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 1535-1541 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
4 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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area6,352 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0185004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wu 2004 Exemption Trust
Mailing address
Jennie Wu 1539 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1535 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1539 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1537 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1541 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 1535-1541 Hyde Street in Nob Hill, owned by Wu 2004 Exemption Trust, was constructed in 1911 and contains 4 units. The building's maintenance record shows several significant events, with the most recent being a fire extinguisher-related complaint in May 2024 that was promptly corrected. Historical fire safety issues were addressed in December 2000 when multiple violations were documented regarding fire safety equipment and smoke detection systems; however, all these violations were abated by January 3, 2001. A routine inspection in 2008 and an illegal occupancy complaint in December 2017 were also resolved, including issues with exit maintenance.

The building's infrastructure maintenance history includes a street space permit from 2013 and a reroofing permit from 1994 (though this permit expired). Recent 311 calls regarding building-adjacent issues primarily relate to sewer problems, with multiple sewage backup incidents recorded between June and July 2021, all of which were resolved. The surrounding area has experienced various maintenance issues, including tree problems (damaged and overgrown trees), street cleaning needs, and a significant sewage backup incident in April 2023, all of which have been addressed according to the records. A false fire alarm incident was recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported. The building's documented history shows a pattern of issues primarily related to fire safety systems and sewer infrastructure, with most concerns being addressed within reasonable timeframes.

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Risk rating

How 1535-1541 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
46th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 608 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.4%
Moderate concern 26.4%
Severe concern 28.2%
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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1535-1541 Hyde St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 07
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestSep 04
Garbage and debris

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