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838 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
280
311 Calls
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

27
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 27% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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838 Hyde Street is a 19-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by 838 Hyde Street LLC. The property has undergone significant recent safety upgrades, including a fire alarm system modernization completed in early 2024 with a budget of approximately $40,800, and the installation of a new steam heating boiler and domestic hot water system in 2018 valued at $93,000. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, most notably documented in December 2021 when Unit 17 reported inadequate heating for an extended period despite landlord intervention.

Multiple fire safety concerns have been identified and addressed over the years, with the most recent violation related to sleeping area requirements occurring in December 2023. While recent inspections have shown improvements, with several fire safety issues being corrected, there have been persistent concerns about building systems and maintenance. The building's maintenance history reveals several Compliance Issues, with a cluster of violations identified in August 2024 regarding fire safety and building systems, though most were abated by December 2024.

Historical data shows past concerns with heat supply (1994), paint condition (1996), and various fire safety matters between 2016-2024 including blocked exits, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguisher maintenance. The property has undergone several major infrastructure improvements, including seismic upgrading in 2002 and reroofing in 1999. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing issues with street cleanliness and abandoned items in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. The building's management has generally responded to violations within specified timeframes, with most issues being classified as "Condition Corrected" upon follow-up inspections.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Downtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 19
Year built 1916
Total area 8000 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

2
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
1
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
280
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
1
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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838 Hyde St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
838 Hyde Street LlcManling Chen 388 2Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118

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838 Hyde St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 838 Hyde St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-09 16:29:47+00:00 Damage Property Clear Channel - Transittransit_shelter_platformNone Closed
2025-07-08 07:25:51+00:00 Graffiti Public 311 - Content Teamnot_offensivesidewalk_structure Open
2025-07-01 15:41:47+00:00 Graffiti Public MTA - Paint Shopnot_offensivestreet Closed
2025-06-24 16:14:31+00:00 General Request Healthy Streets Operation Center - Individualhomelessness_and_supportive_housinghousing_homeless request_for_service Closed
2025-06-17 14:01:06+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Abandoned Vehicles Workabandoned_vehicleNone Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2024-08-01 00:00:00+00:002024-12-13 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesGeneral maintenance, compliance affidavits due. Not Active View on DBI
2021-12-29 00:00:00+00:002022-01-13 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 28-dec-21; time last observed: 11am; unit: 17; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: problem ongoing for at least one month. 12/17/21 property manager made aware of incredibly cold conditions in unit over the past 3 weeks. pm turned up central thermostat in response to supply more steam after only receiving 10 mins/ day of heat. problem improved but inconsistently. unit felt nowhere near 70 degrees- claimed shutoff point. 12/28/21 arrived to extremely cold unit. shut off steam for 1 wk to conserve energy during travel. steam radiator would not produce any heat at 11am pst. reached out to pm.pm asked about heat turning on earlier in morning . mentioned na at unit. pm mentioned boiler turns off in morning until 4pm. experienced extremely cold extremities and shivering. please help ; Not Active View on DBI
2017-05-26 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 25-apr-17; time last observed: 8am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: entrance; disabled acc: doors; ; additional information: the building management placed wooden boards on the entrance window that was broken into and it still hasn't been fixed. the lobby door has had a cracked glass for the same amount of time. we now have a broken gate and cannot get packages delivered to our property.; Not Active View on DBI
2003-03-07 00:00:00+00:002003-03-14 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesRoutine inspection. Not Active View on DBI
2001-06-29 00:00:00+00:002001-07-02 00:00:00+00:00Building Inspection DivisionOn-going construction w/o permit: the owner has built a shack in his backyard in which he undertakes the usage of metal shop and wood shop machinery at late at night. Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z post the boilers current annual permit to operate (cmc 1024, chap 1 sched. 1-m sf building code). post a copy of the current annual permit to operate in a conspicuous place in the boiler room. domestic hot water boilers 200,000 btu's or higher require a permit to operate. fire sectionnot active
2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z inspectors comment at the time of reinspection provide access to the boiler room and thermostat. the san francisco heat ordinance was updated on 2/3/2020. permanent heat sources must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 70f in all habitable rooms 24 hours a day. time clocks are no longer required and must be removed or permanently disabled. the housing code requires that boilers have a thermostat to control the heat output. thermostats must be centrally located in the building in a unit not under direct control of management. thermostats must be lockable or in a locked box and set to provide 70f of heat to each habitable room 24 hours per day. fire sectionnot active
2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z move trash, recycle,& compost bins to area open to the sky (904, 906(4) hc) at the time of inspection the trash, recycle, and compost bins were being stored in an unsprinkled area of the basement. move the bins to an area open to the sky or sprinkle. a permit is needed to add sprinkling. provide a copy of all completed permits to the housing inspector at the time of reinspection. fire sectionnot active
2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc) remove the stored items from the rear fire escape and the secondary stairway. fire sectionnot active
2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z repair fire proofing with approved materials (hc 1001(m), 809) repair or replace the damaged or missing fire resistive ceiling surfaces in the basement and tradesmans alley. repaired surfaces must have a 1 hour fire rating, typically done with 5/8" type x drywall. edges, fastener heads, and all ceiling/wall penetrations must be fire taped or sealed with fire foam or caulking. fire sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z838 Hyde Stsleeping area requirements abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
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Building Permits

Permit records for 838 Hyde St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

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