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1175 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0213022 7 units · 4 fl · 1911

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 Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1175 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 1911
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area6,870 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0213022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lai Ching Ii Llc
Mailing address
Kathleen Ann Fong 61 Canyon Rd Berkeley CA 94704
Last sale
082304

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, 1175 Washington Street is a four-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Lai Ching Ii LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements to enhance safety and compliance over the years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), installation of new electrical breakers in 2019, and various renovation works such as vinyl siding installation in 1996 and window replacements in 1993. The property experienced a notable period of building code violations in 2016, with multiple issues identified related to security (door viewers), fire safety (emergency egress), interior surfaces (water damage and floor covering), and other maintenance concerns, though these violations were subsequently abated.

Recent history indicates ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, including a 2017 complaint regarding inadequate garbage disposal facilities for residents. The building has experienced some environmental issues, with records showing concerns about water damage and lead-based paint in 2016. External maintenance has been a recurring theme, with multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding sidewalk cleaning and debris issues in 2023-2024. The building has a relatively low incidence of fire-related events, with only one cooking fire incident recorded (contained and with no injuries) and a couple of false alarms. The property has complied with major safety requirements such as the soft-story retrofit mandate and has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including garbage chute repairs in 2000, though some older building systems like the original roofing from 1996 were addressed through permit records.

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Risk rating

How 1175 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
41th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 664 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 26.3%
Moderate concern 48.6%
Severe concern 25.1%
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

1175 Washington St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 04
Work category: 1p; house trap plus section replacement.
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