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845-851 Washington St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0210027 5 units · 2 fl · 1907

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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 845-851 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 1907
2 or more units
5 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 1907
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0210027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Young Harvey H, Ttee 1204 Carlisle Dr San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
April 09, 2002

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849 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
845 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
851 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 845-851 Washington Street building, owned by the Harvey H Young Living Trust, is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential property built in 1907 located in the Financial District North. The building has experienced several notable incidents and maintenance events over the years, with the most recent significant issue being a hot water outage reported in November 2023. In 2017, the property faced a serious incident involving fire damage to a cast iron waste line in the basement, which required repairs to the waste line, plywood subfloor, and electrical panel components totaling $15,000. During that same year, there was an electrical safety violation involving an unapproved gas-powered generator and temporary wiring that was abated by December 2017. Other maintenance and safety improvements include parapet safety work completed in 1984 and compliance with UMB ordinances in 1995 at a cost of $25,000.

The building has an extensive history of fire alarm activations, with multiple false alarms recorded over the years, though none resulted in civilian injuries or actual fires. A cooking-related fire was reported but was confined to a container with no injuries. Several infrastructure improvements have been made, including electrical work in 2013 involving conduit installation, and various plumbing and electrical repairs in 2017. More recently, the property has experienced ongoing waste management challenges, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the surrounding property recorded between November 2024 and January 2025. While these calls have generally been resolved by city services, they indicate recurring issues with waste management in the immediate vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 845-851 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
57thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 62 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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845-851 Washington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 02
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestAug 01
Garbage and debris

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