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442-444 Hyde St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0322008 24 units · 6 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
Above average
avg 12.0
28
FewerMore

This building has 28 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 442-444 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
24 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
Units24
Floors6
Year built1926
Total area16,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0322008
Ownership

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

Owner name
F Steven Engelbrecht & Anna
Mailing address
Engelbrecht F Steven & Avit 349 Upper Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
072811

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444 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
442 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, 6-story apartment building at 444 Hyde Street in the Tenderloin was constructed in 1926 and has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. The most recent complaints from 2021-2023 indicate ongoing concerns with building systems, including an active complaint from September 2021 about a falling cabinet and previous elevator outages that affected disabled residents. A significant cluster of building violations was documented in 2018-2019, including issues with weatherproofing, alarm systems, interior surfaces, and multiple safety system deficiencies such as missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which were officially abated in July 2019. The property has a history of elevator maintenance problems, with multiple documented outages between 2019-2021, and fire safety concerns have been persistent, with violations regarding sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishers recorded between 2007-2016.

Recent activity includes a 2023 bakery use application that was approved for retail sales on the ground floor, and multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding street cleaning and waste removal. The building underwent several major maintenance works in the past, including roofing projects in 1989 and various interior modifications, though some historical permits related to legalization of units and sprinkler installations were cancelled or expired. A concerning pattern emerges from the records showing repeated systemic issues with building safety systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, elevators) and maintenance challenges, particularly regarding timely response to repairs and communication with tenants. The property management has attempted to address most formal violations when cited, though the recurring nature of similar complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure and maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 442-444 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
41th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 101 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.4%
Moderate concern 40.5%
Severe concern 52.1%
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

442-444 Hyde St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 22
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintFeb 26
Extinguishers

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