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1224 Hyde St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0219013 15 units · 4 fl · 1909

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 4-story building at 1224 Hyde Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1909, is currently facing several significant safety and compliance issues as of August 2024. Recent violations include problems with fire safety systems in the basement areas, including the Tradesman's Alley and water heater room, where damaged or missing fire resistive ceiling surfaces require repair to achieve the necessary 1-hour fire rating. Other critical violations involve the need for a Section 604 structural safety inspection of exterior building components, verification of fire escape ladder functionality, and compliance with smoke/carbon monoxide alarm requirements. The building has a concerning history of maintenance and safety issues, including a 2022 complaint about lack of heat for one year and reports of rats in the lobby, as well as multiple instances of unauthorized construction work. Recent construction activity has focused on individual unit renovations, including permits for kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 15, 7, and 16, as well as the installation of 27 low-frequency sounders throughout the building in 2024 to comply with fire department codes.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 1224 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
15 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 1909
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
Units15
Floors4
Year built1909
Total area8,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0219013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jonathan Soffer 139 Mitchell Ave #236 South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
December 28, 2012

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Risk rating

How 1224 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
9thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1024 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
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

1224 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Sep 11
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestSep 06
Garbage and debris

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