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525-527 Hugo St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1755024 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 525-527 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.

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 1907
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,157 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1755024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Patricia Fripp Trustee 527 Hugo St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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525 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122
527 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit apartment building at 525-527 Hugo Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1907, currently owned by the Patricia Fripp Trust 2011. The building has undergone several maintenance and safety-related improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent significant work being a sewer lateral replacement completed in April 2019 and a roofing project completed in 2015 costing nearly $10,000. Notable structural maintenance includes dry rot repairs performed in 2001, deck repairs in 2015, and historical improvements such as mineral fiber siding installation in 1992 and electrical upgrades in 2004. A concerning incident occurred in August 2015 when there was a complaint about unpermitted work related to balcony replacement/removal, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

The building's safety record shows no significant fire incidents, though there was one recorded carbon monoxide incident with no civilian injuries. Recent external concerns include two defaced parking signs in 2020 and 2021, and a noise-related complaint in April 2024, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance. The property has maintained active compliance with necessary permits and inspections, with a completed street space permit issued in 2005, though the status of the 1997 renewal permit is marked as complete without further details. While the building has required various repairs and improvements over the years, particularly addressing dry rot issues in 2001, there are no current active complaints or violations on record that would significantly impact resident safety or experience.

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Risk rating

How 525-527 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
24thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1135 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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 (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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