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736-738 Washington St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0194008 2 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 736-738 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 1909
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area8,768 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0194008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ellision Llc
Mailing address
738 Washington St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
090611

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Included addresses

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736 Washington St #frt Com Lr, San Francisco, CA 94108
738 Washington St #frt Res Up, San Francisco, CA 94108
738 A Washington St #rear Bldg, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 736-738 Washington Street, owned by Ellision LLC, was constructed in 1909 and contains two units. The property underwent significant improvements in 2009, including the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system with sprinklers in the basement (20 heads) and a monitoring system, along with electrical rewiring of four residential and two commercial units. Major plumbing renovations included updates to eight bathrooms and four kitchens, installation of three ADA-compliant bathrooms, and shower pan installations at multiple locations. The building's safety systems were further enhanced with a new water heater flue installation.

Recent records show ongoing maintenance and environmental challenges in the area, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding street cleaning needs, including reports of debris, waste, and hazardous materials. A sewer backup incident was reported in November 2024, which was promptly addressed and resolved. Planning records indicate the building is designated for commercial retail use on the ground floor with office space above. While the property has experienced typical urban environmental challenges, significant internal safety and infrastructure improvements were achieved in 2009, including fire safety systems and unit renovations.

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Risk rating

How 736-738 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
79th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 30 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.2%
Moderate concern 29.3%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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736-738 Washington St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint May 08
Date last observed: 06-may-26; time last observed: 12:00pm; exact location: common area; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; hazardous outlet wiring; disabled acc: entrance; disabled acc: path of travel; ; additional information: building department has alerted of an illegal power utility boxes on our property that currently have violations on health, safety, and fire, regarding a common area common access point. this violation can also cause an effect on egress of emt and fire fighters.;
Electrical Inspection Division

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