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425 Hugo St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1754024 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 425 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 1905
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 1905
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 built1905
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1754024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Marshall Craig A & Melissa 425 Hugo St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
April 30, 1993

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 425 Hugo Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1905, currently owned by Craig A & Melissa C Marshal. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, most recently in 2021 when$14,000 was spent repairing a rear deck, including joist replacement and new Trex decking. Historical records show substantial work was completed in 2001 with foundation repairs costing $22,000, and in 2000-2001, there were attempts to address rotted rear stairs and porches, though these permits expired. Earlier maintenance included window replacements in 2006 and reroofing in 1997. There was one building complaint filed in 2000 regarding unauthorized construction of a wood structure in the backyard, though this was quickly addressed.

The property has experienced several maintenance issues typical for an older building, with records showing three 311 calls in 2021-2022 related to pavement defects in the surrounding area, and a sewer-related request in 2021, all of which were resolved. The building has had three recorded fire incidents, none of which resulted in injuries or significant damage, including one cooking fire contained to a container and two false alarms. More recent external concerns include graffiti incidents in 2023 and 2024, though city services were unable to locate the graffiti in 2024. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with no major violations or persistent problems documented in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 425 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
77thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 343 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

425 Hugo St event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Feb 16
Repair to rear deck. replace damaged/rotted joists. new trex decking. new 2x2 redwood pickets. approx 150 sqft in area. no change to joists & post.
$14,000 · Issued

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