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737 Hyde St

Downtown, SF 94109 0301002 26 units · 5 fl · 1923

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
4
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 737 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 1923
2 or more units
26 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
Units26
Floors5
Year built1923
Total area17,030 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0301002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy San Francisco Ltd Pa
Mailing address
1355 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
033007

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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 737 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
31th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 309 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

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 8.4%
Moderate concern 55.6%
Severe concern 36.0%
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

737 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 14
To comply w/nov 202546250: building facad, replace stucco front & back
$150,000 · Issued
Planning RecordJan 14
Facade repairs to match existing to comply with NOV 202546250. All work shall be done in-kind to match existing; etched stucco shall be replaced with etched stucco with a similar block pattern, decorative terracotta band above first floor shall be replaced with new terracotta, decorative wood cornice shall be repaired in-kind to match existing.

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