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965-969 Hyde St

Downtown, SF 94109 0278001 20 units · 3 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 965-969 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 1922
2 or more units
20 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1922
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
Units20
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area12,570 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0278001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1355 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
June 30, 1999

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969 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
965 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
965 E Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 20-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 965-969 Hyde Street, owned by Marlow Bridge LLC, has undergone significant modifications and improvements since its 1922 construction, though several serious concerns remain unresolved as of 2024. Most notably, the property is currently classified as non-compliant under the Mandatory Soft Story Program (Tier IV), with building permits issued in 2023 for soft-story upgrades, including both residential and commercial portions, though compliance remains pending with a director hearing scheduled for June 2024. Recent fire safety improvements are underway, with permits issued in 2024 for upgrading the fire alarm system and installing sprinklers in new ground floor units, while an active violation related to sleeping area requirements was issued in January 2024.

The building has experienced various maintenance and regulatory challenges over the years, including an active violation for not completing mandatory soft-story work, a recent car impact to the ground floor commercial space (January 2024), and historical issues with boiler permits and multiple fire alarm system violations (most recently in 2024). Tenants should note that while the building has added units (two new ADUs were constructed in 2020), there have been several instances of housing code violations requiring attention to various interior surfaces and systems, with some violations dating back to 2011. Recent construction projects include the addition of new dwelling units on the ground floor and various plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout the building. The property has also generated numerous street cleaning service requests in 2024, though these typically relate to public area maintenance rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 965-969 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 255 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
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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 85%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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965-969 Hyde St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 10
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestJul 08
Encampment

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