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867-869 Washington St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0210018 3 units · 3 fl · 1929

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District North — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 867-869 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 1929
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1929
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area3,105 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0210018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ng Shek Hon & Kwai Ping Tam 589 Arch St San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale

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869 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
867 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 867-869 Washington Street, owned by Shek Hon & Kwai Ping T T Ng, has undergone significant recent construction activity, particularly in 2023-2024. Most notably, there are ongoing structural improvements involving the installation of new steel beams on the first floor, substantial second-floor remodeling including new bathrooms and kitchen updates, and repairs to address concrete spalling issues documented in a March 2023 complaint. The building has also experienced recurring fire safety violations over the past three years, with citations issued in December 2024 for blocked exits and sprinkler system issues, and an October 2023 violation regarding sleeping area requirements. Historical records show earlier concerns including water leakage issues in 2020 and multiple fire code violations in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

The property has active building permits for various improvements, including ADA accessibility modifications and kitchen remodeling, with associated plumbing and electrical work underway as of early 2024. A concrete spalling issue at the southeast side of the top floor, which posed hazards to pedestrians, led to a Notice of Violation in March 2023 that required repairs to the basement retaining wall and exterior wall. The building's history includes several completed projects from the 1980s and 1990s, such as reroofing work, electric sign installation, and parapet bracing. Regular infrastructure maintenance and improvements continue to be a focus, as evidenced by multiple recent permits for both structural and utility upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 867-869 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
62ndpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 55 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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867-869 Washington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 26
Not offensive
building commercial
Building PermitJun 11
Revision to permit 202305167853. 2/f: new bath layout revised. add door to lightwell. add kitchen island.

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