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728-730 Washington St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0194007 23 units · 4 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 728-730 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 1925
2 or more units
23 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
Units23
Floors4
Year built1925
Total area14,568 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0194007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chin Jin H & Jane H Trs
Mailing address
Ru Ju Chin 1145 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
091797

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728 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
730 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 23-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 728-730 Washington Street in the Financial District North, owned by Chin Jin H & Jane H Trust, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone numerous renovations and faced several significant issues over the years. Most recently, there are open violations from 2023 related to sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance. In 2015, a serious incident occurred when the building's boiler was turned off by PG&E due to hazardous carbon monoxide leaks, though this was resolved by August 2015. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, as evidenced by multiple violations and complaints between 2017 and 2024 concerning alarm systems, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers, with the most recent violation in November 2023 still pending resolution.

The property has undergone various unit renovations, including substantial bathroom and kitchen remodels in units 206, 401, 405, and 406 between 2009 and 2016, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. A notable cluster of complaints in 2014 pointed to maintenance issues, including lack of heat, mold concerns, and various repair needs that were subsequently addressed. The building's systems have required ongoing attention, with electrical panel replacements (notably addressing outdated Federal Pacific panels in 2017) and temporary tiebacks installation in 2019. Historical violations from 2002 included various fire safety concerns, lead paint issues, and egress problems, though these were all abated by February 2002.

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Risk rating

How 728-730 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
17th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.2%
Moderate concern 71.8%
Severe concern 17.0%
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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728-730 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Apr 24
Extinguishers
Violation Issued

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