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1523-1527 Hyde St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0185006 4 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 1523-1527 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 1909
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
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,005 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0185006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wayman & Elizabeth J L Ong
Mailing address
Wayman & Elizabeth J L Ong, 131 Forest Knolls Dr San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1527 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1523 A Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1525 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1523 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit residential building at 1523-1527 Hyde Street in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood is a three-story flat and store constructed in 1909, currently owned by Wayman & Elizabeth J L Ong. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects in recent years, with the most notable being a complete reroofing project in January 2023 costing $34,800, an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps in July 2015, and a substantial third-floor remodel in 2014 that included bathroom and kitchen renovations, accompanied by plumbing and electrical work. The building's infrastructure has received attention over the years, with a house trap and sewer line replacement completed in 2008, and earlier maintenance included addressing water damage in a storage area in 2010.

Historical records show a number of building violations and complaints from 2000 through 2012, primarily related to fire safety issues such as smoke detector repairs, egress obstructions, and fire extinguisher requirements. All of these violations were addressed and abated, with the last routine inspection occurring in 2008. More recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as pavement defects, garbage and debris, and street cleaning matters. The building's recent maintenance record suggests regular upkeep by the owners, with no active violations or complaints on file since 2012. The property has experienced two minor fire-related incidents that resulted in no civilian injuries, though it is worth noting that some 2024 311 calls indicate ongoing neighborhood challenges such as pavement defects and cleanliness issues in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 1523-1527 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
78th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.2%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 35.9%
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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1523-1527 Hyde St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 10
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestJun 08
Garbage and debris

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