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945 Hyde St

Downtown, SF 94109 0278001D 11 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 945 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
11 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.

Building characteristics
Units11
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area6,675 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0278001D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ballinree Llc
Mailing address
Romina Grima 236 West Portal Ave #56 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
091919

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AI summary

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 945 Hyde Street, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Ballinree LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past three decades. Recent improvements include the replacement of outdated Federal Pacific electric circuit breakers in 2024 and the installation of 11 wall heaters in 2012, though heating systems have historically been problematic, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat in 2001, 2012, and 2013. The building has undergone several major repairs, including reroofing in 1996, window replacements in 1990, and dry rot remediation in 1989 and 1991. A concerning incident occurred in 2011 when a car crashed into the building, leading to reported stress fractures and subsidence, though these issues were addressed through subsequent repairs.

The property has faced multiple interior maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating and water systems, with several violations and complaints regarding heat provision and water damage between 2001 and 2014. More recently, there have been security concerns, including a 2018 incident involving the fire escape being used for unauthorized entry. The building's fire safety systems have experienced typical activation patterns with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded, though no civilian injuries have ever been reported. Recent external issues have emerged in late 2024, with multiple reports of human waste or debris on adjacent sidewalks, though these are municipal rather than building-specific concerns. While the property has required ongoing maintenance and addressed various interior and exterior issues over the years, many older violations have been resolved through appropriate repairs and upgrades, demonstrating an historical pattern of addressing building code requirements as they arise.

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Risk rating

How 945 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
71th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 130 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.3%
Moderate concern 68.5%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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The story over time

945 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 11
Date last observed: 10-jun-26; time last observed: ongoing; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; other housing; ; additional information: building should be evaluated for inclusion in mandatory soft story program. 11 units, constructed in 1922, three-story residential apartment building that appears to be wood-frame with a weak, open ground story (open lobby on 1st level, laundry and storage on bottom level. no retrofitting work performed.;
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