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131 Hugo St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1751023 12 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 131 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 1912
2 or more units
12 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 1912
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area6,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1751023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Daniel S Hoshiyama 1436 Moraga St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 131 Hugo Street in the Inner Sunset, built in 1912, has undergone significant renovations and faced numerous maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019, costing $90,000. In 2020-2021, the property underwent multiple repairs to address code violations and maintenance issues, including window repairs, foundation work, and basement modifications. There have been recurring plumbing issues, with multiple units experiencing sink, shower, and faucet problems between 2020-2021, and significant electrical upgrades including a new 200-amp service installation in 2019.

Recent concerns include ongoing issues with building cleanliness, as evidenced by complaints in early 2023 about residents throwing trash onto the roof, and more serious issues reported in 2020 involving mold, plumbing leaks, and hot water problems. The building has a history of fire safety violations, particularly during 2017 when multiple citations were issued for blocked exits, electrical systems, and combustible materials, though these were subsequently corrected. A 2023 violation regarding an unpermitted condition remains open. The property has undergone multiple utility system upgrades, including a new steam boiler installation in 2008 and various plumbing repairs. Several 311 calls in 2023-2024 relate to exterior maintenance issues, including garbage management and parking violations.

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Risk rating

How 131 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1463 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

131 Hugo St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jun 04
Date last observed: 03-jun-25; time last observed: currently an issue; floor: 4; unit: 11; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; mold; dilapidated structure; broken appliances; ; additional information: all issues from before i moved in 3 years ago. 1. broken sink was left attached to wall collecting bacteria insects dirt, with second working sink installed alongside it, since before i moved in 3 years ago. i fastened a rectangular piece of wood over broken sink so i could have a kitchen counter next to working sink. 2. few inch wide holes or structural damage to kitchen wall, wall is also warped bending outward.. 3. 1 inch wide crack in windowsill which i spackled and painted over to cover large chunk of mold. 4. bathroom floor is not finished and section of small pile of tile is there instead of finished floor. 5. radiator takes up space in main room and has never worked. ;
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintApr 07
Alarm Systems

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