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525 Hyde St

Downtown, SF 94109 0320005 14 units · 4 fl · 1914

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 525 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 1914
2 or more units
14 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
Units14
Floors4
Year built1914
Total area6,544 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0320005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mrg 525 Llc
Mailing address
2407 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
031921

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Initial analysis

The 525 Hyde Street property, a 14-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Mrg 525 LLC, has undergone numerous renovations and faced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has experienced persistent hot water problems, with multiple tenant complaints regarding inadequate hot water supply occurring regularly from 2018 through 2020, with some outages lasting up to 45 days. The building's fire safety systems have also required significant attention, with a major $35,000 upgrade to the fire system initiated in 2024 to comply with current regulations, though some components were later deleted from the final plans. Recent building improvements include substantial common area renovations in 2020 valued at $100,000 to add laundry and storage facilities, and individual unit upgrades notable in Units 11 and 12 (2019) and Unit 15 (2021), focusing on kitchen and bathroom modernization.

The property has encountered various maintenance challenges, including documented electrical issues (2019), plumbing problems, and periodic heating system failures. While several historic violations from 2009 related to sanitation, egress obstruction, rodent infestation, and fire alarm certification have been formally abated, and the building's fire alarm system violations from 2007 were also resolved, there remains ongoing attention to building systems infrastructure. Recent records (2024) show the property management's continued focus on maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple work orders and inspections. The most recent fire safety concern was addressed in March 2024, and previous fire incidents have been minor, typically involving malfunctioning systems or contained cooking situations, with no reported civilian injuries. The building's location has recently faced typical urban challenges as shown in multiple 311 calls regarding street maintenance and waste management, though these external issues are generally not directly related to building management.

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Risk rating

How 525 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
48th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 233 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.6%
Moderate concern 52.4%
Severe concern 33.0%
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

525 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 20
311 service request
Encampment
DBI ComplaintJan 02
Date last observed: 05-dec-25; time last observed: 9 am; exact location: side bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing leak; ; additional information: leaking exterior pipe viewed from neighboring alley at 700 o'farrell;

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