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640-642 Eddy St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0740010 32 units · 3 fl · 1907

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 640-642 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 1907
2 or more units
32 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
Units32
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area23,019 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0740010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hotel Eddy Inc
Mailing address
C/o Kiran Madhav & Sharda M 27 Greenpark Ter South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
061799

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640 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
642 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The Hotel Eddy, a 32-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety challenges over the past two decades, with the most recent issues primarily revolving around fire safety systems. In 2024 alone, the property received violations for both sprinkler system maintenance (April) and standpipe system issues (July), while 2023 saw a violation regarding non-compliance with sleeping area requirements. The building's fire safety history shows ongoing concerns, with violations and complaints about alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and blocked exits, though many were ultimately resolved after corrective actions.

The hotel has a documented pattern of heating and hot water issues affecting tenants, with multiple complaints between 2012 and 2019 regarding lack of heat or hot water in various units. More recently, in 2022, there was a complaint about extended electrical outages in a room. Recent maintenance efforts include permit approvals in 2023 to address awning repairs and related work, following a complaint about unpermitted work in January 2023. The property has undergone several significant upgrades over the years, including a 2020 fire alarm system upgrade with low-frequency horns and various fire safety improvements between 2007-2008, such as the installation of a new fire suppression system for the cooking hood and duct. Historical records from 2000 show multiple violations that were resolved within a few weeks, including issues with public bathrooms, an inoperative boiler, and radiator maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 640-642 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
67th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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 24.4%
Moderate concern 39.7%
Severe concern 35.9%
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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640-642 Eddy St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 23
Extinguishers
No Merit

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