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1340 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0188007 14 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1340 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 1923
2 or more units
14 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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area14,199 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0188007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph D Yick 2021 Jgy Tr
Mailing address
Yick Joseph G & Joseph D Tt Po Box 330069 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
032420

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

1340 Washington Street is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, built in 1923 and currently owned by Joseph D Yick 2021 Jgy Tr. The building's significant recent improvements include a completed soft-story retrofit (2018-2020) to enhance seismic safety, the replacement of 33 front windows (2019) with aluminum-clad wood casements, and various unit renovations including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #7 (2016). Routine inspections have identified several maintenance needs over the years, including issues with fire escape ladders, exterior peeling paint, and various safety compliance requirements. All major building violations from 2014-2024 have been resolved, including a recent 2024 complaint regarding section 604 compliance.

The building has undergone regular maintenance and upgrades, including reroofing (2011), electrical improvements, and plumbing work. A zoning verification letter was issued regarding window replacement, and there have been recent 311 calls primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues. The most recent fire-related incidents were non-fire alarm activations in 2024, and the building has had no recorded civilian injuries from fire incidents. While the property has had its share of violations and maintenance issues over the years, most have been promptly addressed, and the recent completion of the soft-story retrofit demonstrates compliance with current building safety requirements. The building's historical records show regular updates and improvements, with the most recent significant work focusing on exterior maintenance and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1340 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
8th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1035 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 15.7%
Moderate concern 40.0%
Severe concern 44.3%
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

1340 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 17
Unit 9: remodel (e) bathroom in-kind. like for like.
$15,000 · Issued
311 RequestJan 06
Garbage and debris

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