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845 Hyde St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279002 16 units · 4 fl · 1919

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
Above average
avg 6.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 845 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 1919
2 or more units
16 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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1919
Total area13,822 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Trust Of George C & Joan L
Mailing address
George C Louie, Trustee 3860 Royal Manor Pl Santa Rosa CA 95404
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 845 Hyde Street, constructed in 1919 and owned by the Trust Of George C & Joan L, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, in 2024, the building has seen substantial plumbing and infrastructure updates, including the installation of new laundry facilities in the basement, a new concrete electrical pad, and ongoing work related to floor drains and sump pumps. The property has a notable history of addressing safety concerns, with seismic rehabilitation completed in 1994 and parapet reinforcing in 1988. However, there have been recurring issues with building systems and resident comfort, including multiple complaints about heating problems (most notably in 2016), water leaks, and various maintenance concerns that have required attention through the housing inspection process.

The building's safety systems have required regular maintenance, as evidenced by multiple fire safety inspections and violations regarding extinguishers, alarm systems, and sleep area requirements. Most of these violations have been resolved, though a violation regarding sleeping area requirements from December 2023 remains open. The property has experienced several fire-related incidents, primarily involving false alarms and cooking-related situations, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 regarding the surrounding area have primarily reported issues related to sidewalk cleanliness and waste management. While the building has undergone various upgrades, including boiler replacement in 2016 and multiple plumbing improvements, the maintenance history suggests periodic challenges with building systems and infrastructure that have required ongoing attention.

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Risk rating

How 845 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
50th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.4%
Moderate concern 66.4%
Severe concern 21.2%
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

845 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 18
Revision of pa#: 202602065433. add missing 3rd flr.
$1 · Issued
Electrical PermitMay 27
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replacement of the fire alarm system and installation of low frequency horns in the units. installation of a wireless radio comunicator..

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