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494-496 Eddy St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0334016 19 units · 4 fl · 1917

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
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 494-496 Eddy 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 1917
2 or more units
19 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
Units19
Floors4
Year built1917
Total area11,248 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0334016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy Matthew & Margaret
Mailing address
888 Fourth St #3 San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
041019

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496 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
302 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
300 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
494 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 494-496 Eddy Street property is a four-story, 19-unit multi-family residential building located in the Tenderloin neighborhood, constructed in 1917 and currently owned by Matthew and Margaret Murphy. The building has undergone several significant improvements and changes over the past decade; most recently, in 2021, a bar was converted to a deli with associated renovations, including electrical work and plumbing modifications. The property has seen substantial unit renovations, including bathroom and kitchen upgrades in Units 22, 26, 31, and other apartments between 2006-2014. Major infrastructure improvements include reroofing work in 2018, steam boiler replacement in 2012, and sewer line maintenance in 2010.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarm systems and sprinkler/standpipe systems between 2011 and 2024, though most were promptly corrected. There have been several historical maintenance and habitability concerns, including a cluster of violations in 2002 related to heating, sanitation, and interior surfaces, all of which were abated. More recent complaints from 2015-2024 have included boiler permit issues, possible mold concerns, and some maintenance matters. The property underwent significant commercial space modifications in 2020-2021, including the establishment of a new deli, which required various building, electrical, and plumbing permits. Recent building complaints include a 2023 case regarding unauthorized signage installation, currently listed as active. The property's fire safety response records show primarily non-fire-related incidents, such as system malfunctions and false alarms, with no recorded civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 494-496 Eddy 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
69th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 53 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 9.8%
Moderate concern 70.8%
Severe concern 19.4%
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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494-496 Eddy St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 13
Garbage and debris
missed route mechanical sweeping
Fire ComplaintMar 11
Blocked Exits

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