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833 Washington St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0210029 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 833 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 1906
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 1906
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 built1906
Total area3,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0210029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1638 N Point St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
April 17, 2007

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 833 Washington Street, owned by Lo Frederick, was constructed in 1906 and contains three units. The building's most recent significant issues have revolved around unauthorized modifications, particularly in 2023, when violations were filed regarding an unpermitted awning and roll-up door installation that remains active as of January 2024. These violations led to two building permits being filed in May 2024 to legalize the unauthorized work under an awning amnesty program, which have since been completed. Earlier in the building's history, several permits from the 1990s show substantial improvements, including electrical modifications, window replacements, and the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in 1996. A notable plumbing issue occurred in 2001 involving roof drain problems that caused water damage to neighboring properties, though this was resolved within approximately one month.

In recent months (late 2024), the property has generated multiple 311 calls primarily relating to garbage and debris issues on the street/sidewalk area, with ten such calls recorded between October 2024 and January 2025. These calls, which have mostly been resolved with no further action needed, suggest ongoing concerns with exterior maintenance of the property, though they primarily relate to street cleanliness rather than building conditions themselves. The building's planning records show the successful completion of the awning amnesty program, which indicates some level of compliance with recent regulatory requirements. While the property has experienced various compliance issues over time, most recent permits and violations suggest an effort by ownership to address and comply with building regulations, particularly regarding the unauthorized awning installation.

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Risk rating

How 833 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
68thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

833 Washington St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 03
Construction private property
Noise
311 RequestAug 03
Other illegal parking

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