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500 Eddy St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0335002C 39 units · 6 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
49
FewerMore

This building has 49 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 500 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 1925
2 or more units
39 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
Units39
Floors6
Year built1925
Total area21,186 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0335002C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fo 305 Hyde Street Property
Mailing address
308 Jessie St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
083117

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500 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
305 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 6-story, 39-unit apartment building at 305 Hyde Street, owned by Fo 305 Hyde Street Property, has been undergoing significant recent challenges, particularly following a major fire incident in September 2024 that affected multiple units including #505, resulting in substantial water damage and creating hazardous conditions with mushroom growth reported on walls. The building, constructed in 1925, has a documented history of renovation activity, with several units (202, 302, 303, 403, 503) having undergone kitchen and bathroom remodeling between 2018 and 2020, though most permits have either expired or been marked as complete. Recent building violations filed in October 2024 are particularly concerning, with multiple active citations for interior maintenance issues including problems with floors, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and general dilapidation. There is also an ongoing issue with fire safety compliance, as indicated by recent violations regarding fire extinguishers and sprinkler/standpipe systems, with the most recent violation filed in October 2024.

The building's elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple documented outages and complaints in 2024, including a complaint filed in March 2024 about non-functionality, suggesting potential reliability issues with this critical building service. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding its commercial spaces, particularly related to a grocery store/liquor store operation showing compliance issues with storefront transparency and signage, though recent permits indicate some efforts to address these concerns. Of particular note is the recent pattern of complaints and violations related to basic maintenance and safety systems, including multiple fire safety violations throughout 2023-2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 500 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
15th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 146 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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 7.3%
Moderate concern 41.0%
Severe concern 51.7%
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

500 Eddy St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 05
Date last observed: 04-jun-26; time last observed: 06/04/2026; floor: 3; unit: 305; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; ; additional information: i notified the property management company months ago and they haven't done anything about it.;
Housing Inspection Services
Building PermitMay 21
Fire at unit 604 and spred to units 605, 504 and 202. all work will be completed to return each affected unit to orig conditions incl the removal and repl of fire damaged gyp, interior finishes, plumbing, electrical, windows and doors to comply with nov202428667. all work in-kind.

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