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437 Hyde St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0321006 11 units · 4 fl · 1922

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 437 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 1922
2 or more units
11 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
Units11
Floors4
Year built1922
Total area5,998 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0321006
Ownership

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

Owner name
California Affordable Housi
Mailing address
7208 Spy Glass Dr Modesto CA 95356
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, four-story apartment building at 437 Hyde Street, constructed in 1922, has faced several significant maintenance and safety challenges over the years, most notably between 2003 and 2011. The property experienced serious issues in 2009 with rodent infestations, mold and mildew problems, and low water pressure, all of which were finally abated in August 2011. During this period, multiple building violations were recorded, including problems with fire safety equipment such as extinguishers and alarms, blocked exits, and the need for gas utility shutoff tools and instructional diagrams. The building has undergone several infrastructure maintenance actions, including a reroofing project in 2000, though many earlier permits from the 1980s are listed as cancelled or expired.

More recent history shows the building had fire safety violations in 2022 regarding its alarm system and extinguishers, though these were corrected. There have been multiple fire-related incidents recorded, primarily involving elevator rescues and false alarms, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's exterior environment has required attention as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding local street conditions, including reports of human/animal waste, graffiti, and garbage issues, though these are related to the area around the building rather than the building itself. Planning records show multiple zoning verification letters have been issued for the property, indicating attention to regulatory compliance.

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Risk rating

How 437 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
78th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 18.1%
Moderate concern 36.6%
Severe concern 45.3%
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

437 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 04
Espoused building wiring. there is exposed building wiring and a loose conduit lying on the sidewalk at the base of the tan brick wall. this infrastructure damage needs to be addressed for safety and maintenance purposes. reported with solve sf. (311 sr 101003979217)
Electrical Inspection Division

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