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976 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0192009 3 units · 2 fl · 1928

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 976 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 1928
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 built1928
Total area2,104 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0192009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fung Lun Association
Mailing address
976 Washington St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 976 Washington Street in the Nob Hill neighborhood, owned by Fung Lun Association, has undergone several significant modifications since its original construction in 1928. Most notably, in 2022, there was a complaint regarding extensive renovation work in an upper unit that had reportedly been ongoing for three years, though this was subsequently marked as resolved. The building has experienced multiple inspection and violation instances, particularly highlighting concerns with safety systems in 2005 when multiple fire safety issues were identified, including problems with the fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, and the central alarm system. These violations were eventually abated by February 2006. A concerning situation arose in 2010 involving multiple safety issues including mold in the light well, obstructed fire exit, improper storage of flammable materials, and concerns about the fire escape's safety.

The building's permit history shows various improvement projects, including a significant renovation in 2004 that involved updating a manager's unit to include a living room, along with associated electrical work, and earlier renovation work in 1987-1988 involving unit conversions and exterior improvements like stucco wall replacement and sidewalk work. More recently, there have been several 311 calls regarding the property, primarily related to parking enforcement between 2021-2022, along with a graffiti complaint in 2023 and a sewer vent odor issue in October 2022, both of which were resolved. The property has been subject to routine housing inspections, with the most recent comprehensive inspection occurring in 2011, which remains listed as active in the system.

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Risk rating

How 976 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
48th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

Construction type (C)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.9%
Moderate concern 36.4%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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976 Washington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 26
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