138 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 23-unit Jekyll Apartments at 138 Hyde Street is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1915, currently with several ongoing maintenance and compliance issues. Most concerning are recent reports from August 2024 detailing ongoing plumbing leaks, mold, and water damage, along with current complaints from 2019 about outdated carpets, inadequate lighting, and bathroom sink temperature issues. The building has experienced significant hot water supply problems, particularly in July 2017 when multiple complaints were filed about no hot water availability, affecting vulnerable residents.

Multiple fire safety violations have been documented in 2023-2024, including issues with alarm systems, sleeping area requirements, and sprinkler systems, with some violations still listed as open. The property has undergone numerous renovation projects over the past 15 years, including extensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2011 (in all units), and various unit-specific improvements between 2014-2018, though some permits were expired or cancelled. Historical maintenance issues include a series of violations in 2017 related to water damage, ceiling repairs, and other interior problems, which were reportedly abated by September 2017.

The building's mechanical systems have seen significant attention, with various plumbing and electrical upgrades documented between 2010-2018, including the installation of a new 100-gallon water heater in 2015 and various unit specific improvements. Recent fire safety inspections have resulted in multiple violation notices for alarm system maintenance and sleeping area issues, with the most recent violations from September 2024 and May 2024 respectively. The property management has demonstrated efforts to address maintenance issues through regular renovation work, though concerns about ongoing plumbing problems and building safety compliance persist.