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1453-1457 Hyde St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0186002 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
7
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1453-1457 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0186002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Terris & Yolanda W Lum, Tru 127 Stanyan St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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1455 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1453 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1457 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The building at 1453-1457 Hyde Street is a 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential structure located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, built in 1908 and owned by the Lum Family 2013 Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects in recent years, including a substantial foundation replacement and basement floor structural upgrade completed in 2018 at a cost of $180,000, and multiple electrical system improvements including a 200-amp service upgrade with four meters in 2012 and repair of a power line damaged by a tree branch in 2014. The building has experienced several compliance issues that have required attention, most notably related to an unauthorized installation of coverings over light courts in 2012, which led to violations and required remedial work that was ultimately resolved in 2014.

Recent concerns as of October 2024 indicate some potential maintenance issues that require attention, including active violations related to heating and ventilation systems, general dilapidation or improper maintenance, and an active hot water heater permit complaint. The property has a history of dryer vent-related complaints between 2012-2014, suggesting ventilation and possible cross-unit service issues. There is also a pattern of street cleaning and garbage management issues noted through 311 calls, with multiple reports of abandoned garbage, debris, and loose items on the street between 2019 and 2024, though these issues are primarily external to the building itself. While many past violations and issues have been resolved, the most recent active complaints suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance monitoring may be required.

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Risk rating

How 1453-1457 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
77thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 259 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
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.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1453-1457 Hyde St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Sep 11
Due to a communication issue between the property owner and the tenant, the previously scheduled inspection for august 28, 2025 (permit # ew202508218889) has been cancelled. a new permit will be reapplied for. replace a sub-panel. the insurance company has determined that the existing panels are obsolete and require replacement. replace 3 outlets to gfic outlets.
Complete
Electrical PermitAug 21
Replace a sub-panel. the insurance company has determined that the existing panels are obsolete and require replacement.

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