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863 Washington St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0210019 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 863 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,242 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0210019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Che Ping & Sui Ping Ow Trus
Mailing address
863 Washington St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
111312

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story mixed-use building at 863 Washington Street, owned by Che Ping & Sui Ping Ow Trust, has undergone several notable changes since its construction in 1900. In October 2010, the ground floor underwent a substantial conversion from retail store to grocery market, involving electrical upgrades, plumbing installations including new sinks, and floor renovations, at a cost of $13,000. The property has experienced multiple safety and maintenance issues, particularly evident in recent months with three fire-related complaints in May 2024 regarding alarm systems, fire escape, and electrical systems, all of which were corrected by month-end. The building's maintenance history shows recurring challenges with street cleanliness, as demonstrated by multiple 311 calls in 2024, with reports of garbage, debris, and even human waste.

Historical records indicate significant fire safety concerns between 2016-2019, including violations related to exit signage, alarm systems, fire escapes, and sprinkler maintenance - all of which were subsequently abated. The property has also experienced maintenance issues with sidewalk infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple street space permits in 2001-2010, including an expired sidewalk hatch cover repair permit from 2002. While recent fire code violations have been addressed promptly, the pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding fire safety systems and exterior cleanliness, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property underwent a comprehensive ground floor renovation in 2010, indicating investment in building improvements, though this was followed by a period requiring multiple fire safety corrections in subsequent years.

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Risk rating

How 863 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
88th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.7%
Moderate concern 15.4%
Severe concern 3.9%
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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The story over time

863 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 27
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestOct 28
Sidewalk defect

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