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204 Hugo St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1747010 6 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 204 Hugo 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 1914
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1747010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kai Yin & Shuet Ying Yip Ho
Mailing address
Hom Shuet Ying Yip Trustee 1425 Cabrillo St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
060298

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Initial analysis

204 Hugo Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1914 and currently owned by Kai Yin & Shuet Ying Yip Ho, this apartment building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance updates in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building completed a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade costing over $29,000 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire panel. This followed several building violations in 2009 related to unauthorized construction work, security, and smoke detection issues, all of which were subsequently resolved.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvement work, including facade repairs in 2008, brick archway replacement in 2009, and reroofing in 2003, demonstrating regular upkeep of the property's structural elements. Historical complaints from the late 1990s noted issues with a bathroom door and rear porch stability, but these were addressed and are no longer active. The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti in recent years, particularly in 2023, with multiple incidents reported on both the building and adjacent sidewalk. There have also been some recent issues with city garbage cans overflowing in early 2023. A false fire alarm incident has been recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported. While the building has experienced various housing and building inspection activities over the years, most recent compliance upgrades suggest improved attention to safety and building code requirements.

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Risk rating

How 204 Hugo 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
26th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1105 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.7%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 17.3%
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

204 Hugo St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 06
Garbage recycling collection

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