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455-457 Hyde St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0321003 44 units · 11 fl · 1926

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 Tenderloin
At or below average
avg 12.0
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 455-457 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 1926
2 or more units
44 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1926
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units44
Floors11
Year built1926
Total area29,286 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0321003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
032521

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457 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
455 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 11-story, 44-unit apartment building at 455-457 Hyde Street, owned by 455 Hyde 13 LP and constructed in 1926, has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, particularly during 2021-2022, with multiple unit transformations including kitchen-to-bedroom conversions, dining-to-study transformations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations across several units (23, 34, 44, 52, 53, 72, 73, 83, and 1104) with associated costs ranging from $42,000 to $69,000. However, the building has experienced significant maintenance and safety concerns, particularly in 2024, including non-working elevators (with complaints dating back to 2018-2019), electrical system issues, and fire safety violations. Recent complaints from August 2024 reported electrical wiring concerns, including cloth-covered wiring, plumbing issues, and pest problems in the basement. The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple violations issued in 2024 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems, and previous violations documented in 2017-2022. The property has also faced regulatory issues, with recent complaints in 2024 alleging unpermitted electrical work and plumbing installations. While some violations have been abated, including a notable 2022 incident involving an electrical fire, recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges and building system reliability issues. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood has also generated numerous 311 calls in 2024 regarding various urban issues, though these are generally not directly related to building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 455-457 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
32th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 117 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.7%
Moderate concern 89.9%
Severe concern 5.4%
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

455-457 Hyde St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 16
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestJul 08
311 service request

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