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962 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0192007 3 units · 2 fl · 1911

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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 962 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area4,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0192007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Ada Hongyu
Mailing address
1 Stone St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
100113

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 962 Washington St in Nob Hill, owned by Ada Hongyu Chen, was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant maintenance activities over the years. The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2019 and 2024, including issues with sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems that required correction. September 2024 saw the issuance of violations related to sprinkler service and extinguisher maintenance, following similar violations in November 2023. The building had substantial fire safety violations in 2005, when issues with fire extinguishers, fire escape ladders, egress obstructions, smoke detection systems, and security features were all documented and subsequently abated by March 2006.

Recent maintenance history shows regular attention to building systems, with electrical upgrades including the installation of three 200-amp meters in 2003 and various roofing work completed in 1994 and 2004. More recent repairs include sidewalk maintenance in 2004-2012. The building has experienced recurring issues with false fire alarms and system malfunctions, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents. Current building activity as of 2024 primarily involves administrative and environmental concerns outside the building, including graffiti removal, parking enforcement, and street cleaning, as logged through 311 calls. The property's location has recently experienced some urban challenges typical of the area, such as illegal parking issues and occasional encampments nearby, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 962 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
85th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 169 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.9%
Moderate concern 22.3%
Severe concern 10.8%
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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962 Washington St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 08
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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