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1457 Hudson Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5258017 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1457 Hudson Ave 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area1,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5258017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chilton Helen
Mailing address
1457 Hudson Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
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Initial analysis

1457 Hudson Avenue is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Helen Chilton. The duplex has undergone significant renovation work since 2021, including multiple permits for bathroom additions, interior remodeling, electrical upgrades, and furnace installations. Most notably, recent permits from January 2025 indicate ongoing work to install new gas furnaces, remodel bathrooms and kitchens, and upgrade electrical systems, including the installation of 200-amp and 50-amp panels, circuits, and various appliances. However, the property has been subject to several building violations and complaints, particularly in early 2022, when unauthorized work was documented, including sheetrock installation without proper inspections and window replacements without permits. These violations have resulted in active monitoring fees.

The building's history includes a cluster of interior surface issues documented in 2013, including problems with walls, ceilings, floors, plumbing, and security features, though these violations were eventually abated. Between September and February 2022, additional complaints were filed regarding unauthorized work and historic window replacement issues. Recent construction activity has focused on substantial system upgrades, including plumbing work and electrical improvements, though some permits from 2022 were canceled or suspended, suggesting some modifications to the original plans. The property has also experienced various maintenance issues in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding waste management and street cleaning, indicating ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and garbage management. While significant improvements to the building's systems and structure are currently underway, the history of violations and complaints suggests a pattern of unauthorized work and permit compliance issues that may be relevant to resident experience and building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1457 Hudson Ave'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
12th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 336 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.1%
Moderate concern 53.1%
Severe concern 24.9%
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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The story over time

1457 Hudson Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 20
Administrative permit to document the legal use and occupancy of structure as a 3-story, two unit building. this determination is based on a review of records including sanborn map, assessors record, and dbi site visit. no work under this permit.
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 02
Ref pp20220711878- units 1457 and 1457 a hudson st- remodel 3x bathroom with (n) 1 shower pan, remodel 2 kitchens . no underground work

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