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534 Hyde St

Downtown, SF 94109 0319020 12 units · 3 fl · 1912

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 534 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 1912
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0319020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Loutas Trust
Mailing address
Loutas Stephania & Loutas G 222 Saunders Ave San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
050321

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 534 Hyde Street, owned by Loutas Trust, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1912. Recent and serious concerns center around boiler safety compliance, with multiple violations regarding permit renewals between 2018 and 2024, including the most recent violation in January 2024 that was eventually abated in September 2024. In early 2024, the building received fire safety violations related to extinguishers and alarm systems, though these were abated within a week. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with sidewalk repairs documented in 2002, reroofing work in 1997, and parapet reinforcement completed in 1985.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the years, particularly notable in 2000 when multiple violations were recorded including plumbing problems (toilet repairs), electrical and security violations, and problems with smoke detectors. There have also been concerns about pest control (roaches) and various plumbing issues including water damage in 1984 and sewer leaks in 2000. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing issues with debris and garbage around the property, as well as reports of graffiti and sidewalk defects. While the building has undergone regular inspections, including routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2000 and 2005, the persistence of some violations, particularly those related to boiler safety and fire systems, raises concerns about maintenance compliance. The property has no current active violations or open complaints as of the latest available data, though the recent history shows these issues tend to recur periodically.

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Risk rating

How 534 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
54th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 206 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.0%
Moderate concern 61.3%
Severe concern 26.7%
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

534 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 29
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMay 14
Public stairway defect

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