737 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

737 Hyde Street is a 5-story, 26-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Murphy San Francisco Ltd Pa. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout its history, with the most recent major work completed being a $65,000 reroofing project in June 2023, and previous significant works including steam boiler replacements in 2020 and 2018. The property has a concerning history of heating and water system failures, with documented complaints regarding lack of heat in 2001 and multiple reports of water-related issues, including a 2017 complaint about water intrusion, mold, and structural damage in unit 404.

There were also several fire alarm system complaints between 2007 and 2024, with the most recent violation regarding sleeping area requirements issued in December 2023. The building underwent multiple repairs and improvements over the decades, including sidewalk repairs, illegal apartment abandonment remediation in 1993, and various plumbing updates. Significant interior issues were documented in 2009 related to water damage affecting multiple units, which were abated within roughly two weeks.

The property management has responded to several building code violations, most notably addressing heating system malfunctions and water damage concerns, though some recurring issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's exterior and surrounding area have experienced typical urban maintenance concerns, as evidenced by various 311 calls for street cleaning and sidewalk issues between 2019 and 2024, with the most recent being for human or animal waste in March 2024. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the pattern of heating system failures and water-related issues suggests these areas have been persistent challenges for the property.