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529-533 Hugo St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1755023 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 529-533 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,337 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1755023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Powell Family 2011 Trust
Mailing address
Michael F & Tana Powell, Tr 531 Hugo St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050500

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529 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122
531 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122
533 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The Powell Family Trust-owned three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 529-533 Hugo Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1907, has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2017, the building saw sewer system maintenance work completed, while prior to that, a substantial kitchen renovation costing $210,000 was carried out in 2015, including new cabinets, countertops, and flooring. The property has also received attention to its basic infrastructure and safety systems, with a complete reroofing project in 2013 ($2,800) and a major overhaul of exterior exit stairs and landings in 2004 ($20,000) to meet safety code requirements. In early 2022, there were multiple sewer-related incidents reported, including backups and ventilation issues, though these were resolved through official inspections and work orders.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of individual units, particularly at 533 Hugo Street, with extensive remodeling of kitchen and bathroom facilities in 2007 including new fixtures, appliances, and environmentally-conscious lighting requirements. Fire safety was addressed in 2007 with a violation related to a smoke enclosure door, which was promptly abated within one month. The property's utility systems have received attention as well, with electrical upgrades including an underground conversion to a 200-amp service in 2004. Regular housing inspections have been conducted throughout the building's history, with the most recent routine inspections showing no active violations. While there have been several reports of sewer issues in recent years, all have been addressed by the Public Utilities Commission and show no pattern of recurring problems.

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Risk rating

How 529-533 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
35th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 970 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.5%
Moderate concern 24.4%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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