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1085 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0212027 19 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1085 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 1927
2 or more units
19 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units19
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area8,451 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0212027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Webco Group Llc
Mailing address
1489 Webster St #28 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
060920

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Initial analysis

The 1085 Washington Street building, a three-story multi-family residential property built in 1927 in Nob Hill, has undergone significant renovations and safety improvements over the past several years. In 2018-2019, major updates included the installation of a new fire sprinkler system with 35 heads, an upgraded fire alarm system with modern compatible devices, and the addition of four new residential units through the conversion of garage space per Ordinance No. 162-16. The property has seen substantial unit renovations, with recent work completed in 2024 on Unit 103 ($48K) and previous renovations in Units 301, 205, and 101 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, bedroom additions, and associated electrical/plumbing upgrades. The building has addressed several compliance issues, including a recent complaint in April 2024 regarding fire safety equipment that was abated by July 2024.

The property has undergone routine safety inspections over the years, with most violations being promptly addressed. Notable past complaints included one in 2022 about hot water issues and another in 2015 regarding construction site cleanliness. The building is classified as Tier 3 in the soft-story program, with work completed and CFC issued. Recent 311 calls between December 2024 and January 2025 primarily concerned street-level garbage and debris issues, which were generally resolved by city services. The property's maintenance history shows regular updates and repairs, with no active violations or complaints on record as of the latest data entry.

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Risk rating

How 1085 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
25th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 844 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.8%
Moderate concern 77.7%
Severe concern 10.4%
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

1085 Washington St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 24
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintMay 13
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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