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1400 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0187007 18 units · 4 fl · 1910

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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1400 Washington 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 1910
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1910
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
Units18
Floors4
Year built1910
Total area24,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0187007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1067 Broadway San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1400 Washington Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1910, has undergone several significant updates to its life safety systems in recent years. Most notably, in late 2023, the building completed a substantial fire alarm system upgrade, installing new monitoring equipment, replacing old components, and adding wireless low frequency sounders in sleeping areas at a cost of approximately $57,107. This work continued into 2024 with the addition of 9 low wireless frequency sounders. The building has also addressed its soft story retrofit requirements (completed in 2016) and undergone various unit-specific improvements, including a major renovation of apartment #12 in 2019 that involved bathroom and kitchen remodeling, along with electrical and plumbing upgrades.

Recent building maintenance records show attention to critical systems, including the replacement of the steam boiler in late 2023 and previous domestic hot water boiler replacement in 2017. The building has experienced recurring issues with its alarm systems, as evidenced by multiple fire complaints between 2019 and 2024, though most were resolved promptly and did not result in significant safety concerns. Historical records from 2000-2009 indicate previous building challenges, including water damage issues and security violations, all of which were subsequently abated. All telecommunication facility modifications (for T-Mobile and AT&T) have been properly completed, with the most recent work occurring in 2018-2020 involving antenna replacements and equipment upgrades. The building's fire safety systems remain a focus area, with recent violations noted in late 2023 regarding alarm system maintenance and sleeping area requirements, though many historical violations have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1400 Washington 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
10thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1012 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1400 Washington St event timeline

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