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1050 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0191010 6 units · 4 fl · 1914

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1050 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 1914
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1914
Total area7,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0191010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chinn-Morales Carole
Mailing address
782 10th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1050 Washington Street in Nob Hill, owned by Carole Chinn-Morales, was constructed in 1914 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in September 2024, work was completed to address water damage, including the removal of damaged stucco and framing (dry rot) on the east wall, particularly at the 2nd floor level. This followed a complaint filed in April 2024 regarding cracks and spalling on the building's exterior. The building has a history of window replacements, with several units receiving new vinyl and aluminum windows between 1987 and 2009, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of unit amenities. Major infrastructure work has included reroofing projects completed in 1991 and 2006, and stair repairs with guard rail replacement in 1999.

The building experienced notable violations in 2005, including issues with egress obstructions, heating system compliance, central alarm system functionality, and security requirements - all of which were abated by February 2006. A routine inspection in 2011 resulted in additional observations, though these were subsequently resolved. More recent maintenance concerns appear to be limited to exterior issues, with the latest being addressed in 2024. The property has undergone several inspections over its history, with violations being consistently addressed in a timely manner. Surrounding area maintenance issues documented through 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and waste management, with some sewer-related incidents reported between 2018-2021, though these appear to be street/pavement issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1050 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
42th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.4%
Moderate concern 45.4%
Severe concern 24.2%
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

1050 Washington St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Sep 13
Partial response nov/complaint 202422206: remove damaged stucco and damaged framing (dryrot) at top of 2nd floor east wall, (n) waterproofing, plywood & stucco to match existing; r/r wall finish at two locations at bottom of ext. wall.
$15,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 15
Observed cracks and spalling at retaining wall and exterior east side of building. code/section: sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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