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1030 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0191008A 7 units · 4 fl · 1937

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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1030 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 1937
2 or more units
7 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 1937
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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1937
Total area5,168 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0191008A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 151 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
July 24, 2014

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1030 Washington Street is a 4-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1937 and currently owned by Sacardus Properties LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements and modifications over recent years, with the most notable recent work being the addition of intermediate length occupancy permits for Units #2 and A filed in June 2022, and the completion of soft-story seismic retrofit work in accordance with local requirements. The property has seen substantial safety and infrastructure upgrades, including a comprehensive fire safety system installation in 2017 that added new smoke detectors, pull stations, and radio communicators throughout the building, as well as a significant electrical system upgrade that included increasing the main panel capacity from 100A to 400A and installing new meters for all units.

Historical building data shows earlier compliance issues were addressed in 2005-2006 related to fire escape safety, smoke detectors, and gas utility shutoff tools, all of which were documented as resolved. The property underwent a permitted change of use to include a restaurant space, along with legalization of a sixth unit, through proper planning processes. Recent maintenance records from 2021-2024 show various routine issues being addressed, including sewer vent cover replacement, sidewalk access concerns, and street cleaning matters. While there have been three fire-related incidents reported since 2014, none resulted in civilian injuries, and the building's fire alarm system has been maintained with documented corrections. The building is now classified as a Tier 4 soft-story structure with completed retrofit work, and planning records confirm its current uses and improvements have received appropriate approvals.

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Risk rating

How 1030 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
36thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 720 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1030 Washington St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 23
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