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1426-1430 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0187008 4 units · 4 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1426-1430 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 1911
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area7,233 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0187008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Merill & Laura W Jew 1985 R
Mailing address
Laura W Jew, Trustee 60 Yorkshire Dr Oakland CA 94618
Last sale
060199

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1428 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1430 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1426 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1426-1430 Washington St in Nob Hill, owned by the Merill & Laura W Jew 1985 Rev Trust, has experienced significant and concerning issues in recent months. Most notably, the building has active plumbing and electrical violations filed on November 30, 2023, including problems with water intrusion, hazardous electrical wiring, and multiple leaks affecting various units, with reports of a waste line rupture causing damage to tenant property. These violations also cite issues with bathroom ventilation, damaged walls and ceilings, and general dilapidation. The property has a notable history of staircase maintenance concerns, with permits filed in 2024 for both extensive repairs and reconstruction of the rear stairs, and a recent plumbing permit for house trap replacement. The building has undergone several roofing projects over the years, with records showing re-roofing work completed in 2003, 2008, and 2010, and fungus damage remediation in 2000. Historical records from the 1980s show the property underwent conservation compliance work.

The building's safety and maintenance history includes multiple fire alarm system malfunctions, though no civilian injuries were reported in these incidents. A concerning pattern of electrical issues has emerged in recent months, with tenant reports of non-GFCI outlets in bathrooms and kitchens, and problematic electrical outlets that generate heat and cause circuit breakers to trip. The building has also experienced problems with windows, doors, fire extinguishers, and lead-based paint concerns, all documented in the recent NOV issued in December 2023. Recent maintenance patterns show some responsiveness to structural issues, as evidenced by the various stairway repairs and plumbing work being permitted in 2024, though many interior problems remain unresolved. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent months related to various maintenance and utility issues, including parking complaints and sewer service requests, indicating ongoing concerns with building systems and tenant experience.

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Risk rating

How 1426-1430 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

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
30th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 788 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.4%
Moderate concern 55.5%
Severe concern 14.1%
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

1426-1430 Washington St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 13
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 02
311 service request

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