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126-128 Hugo St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1748011 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 126-128 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,056 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1748011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
438 31st Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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128 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122
126 A Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122
126 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 126-128 Hugo Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, built in 1908 and currently owned by Rose Koe-jui Wang. The building has undergone significant changes and improvements over the past several years, particularly between 2017-2023, including the legalization of an unauthorized basement unit (Unit 126A) in 2019 that required multiple permits and cost $137,396 to bring into compliance. This work was necessary to address multiple building violations from 2017, including issues with unauthorized unit construction, inadequate fire safety features, and egress violations. The property has seen substantial safety upgrades, including comprehensive fire sprinkler system installations in 2019 ($16,000), a new sprinkler monitoring system in 2023 ($8,656), and electrical upgrades including a 200-amp underground service panel installation in 2022.

The building's history shows a progression from serious safety concerns in 2017, when multiple fire safety violations were documented, to improved compliance through substantial renovations and safety system upgrades. Earlier issues included problematic conditions in the basement unit, with tenant complaints about mold, inadequate heat, and plumbing leaks. The property has maintained regular upkeep of essential systems, including roofing work in 2017 and various plumbing updates, with more recent maintenance showing a focus on fire safety improvements. While the building faced multiple fire alarm system malfunctions between 2017-2023, these appear to be technical issues rather than actual fire incidents, as no civilian injuries were reported in connection with these alarms. The most recent building improvements focus on maintaining up-to-date fire safety standards and addressing previous code violations, suggesting ongoing attention to building safety and compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 126-128 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
93rdpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 105 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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126-128 Hugo St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 06
Garbage recycling collection
Noise
311 RequestJan 20
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