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812-814 Washington St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0193012 3 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 Financial District North
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 812-814 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 1922
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CVR
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
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area1,885 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0193012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martin & Ng Mui Fung Lee 20
Mailing address
Lee Ng Mui Fung Trustee 4 Brooklyn Pl Apt 8 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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814 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
812 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 812-814 Washington Street, constructed in 1922, contains 3 units and is currently owned by Martin & Ng Mui Fung Lee 20. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance actions over the years, with the most recent being the completion of an awning amnesty program in May 2024 to legalize an previously unpermitted awning for "lanlan market." The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, particularly in 2006-2009, with multiple violations recorded including issues with fire protection equipment maintenance, emergency lighting, standpipe and sprinkler system service, and the need for fire department permits. A notable building incident occurred in 2001 when unauthorized modifications were made to the storefront, resulting in multiple violations and inspection hearings.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and improvements including reroofing projects in 1989 and 2002, and sidewalk reconstruction work in 2001. More recently, from late 2024 to early 2025, there have been multiple instances of graffiti and street cleaning issues reported through 311 calls, though these are primarily related to public infrastructure rather than the building itself. The building has experienced several fire alarm activations over the years, typically related to system malfunctions rather than actual fires, though there was one recorded instance of unintentional building fire with no civilian injuries. Two fire complaints were filed in 2012 and 2020 regarding electrical extension cords and exit maintenance, respectively, with the 2020 issue being corrected. While the building has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges, most documented violations have been addressed and closed, with no current active violations on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 812-814 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
83th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 25 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.7%
Moderate concern 26.4%
Severe concern 9.9%
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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812-814 Washington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 25
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311 RequestMay 24
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