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1265 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0214018 14 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1265 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 1924
2 or more units
14 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.

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 1924
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area11,098 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0214018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
010820

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1265 Washington St in Nob Hill, constructed in 1924, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance over recent years. The property, now managed by 1265 Washington G1 LP, completed its soft-story retrofit and received its Certificate of Final Completion, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Major systems upgrades include a comprehensive fire alarm system modernization in 2021-2022 (cost: $34,000) to meet current codes, and a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2020. The building has seen substantial unit improvements, with several apartments receiving modernized kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities between 2018 and 2023, including the recent installation of washer/dryer units in Unit 8 (April 2023, cost: $4,500).

The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to safety and compliance issues, with prompt responses to violations and regular system upgrades. Notable past concerns included a series of fire safety citations in 2009 regarding exits/fire escapes, alarm systems, and emergency lighting, all of which were subsequently resolved. There were also two boiler permit violations in 2020 that were abated by November 2020. Recent complaints and 311 calls have primarily concerned minor issues such as garbage collection and parking, with no active building violations as of October 2023. The property underwent a major renovation in 2018 to add two accessory dwelling units, including the installation of fire sprinklers on the ground floor. Regular fire alarm and safety system inspections have generally shown "Condition Corrected" outcomes, indicating responsive maintenance to safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1265 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
22th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 878 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.0%
Moderate concern 85.0%
Severe concern 6.0%
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

1265 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 26
Rev. 201810304518 and finish job. fire sprinkler install and ref pa #202503122132. as built per field inspector request.
$15,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 26
Finish work on permit ref#: 201810304518 and ref pa #202503122132. for fire sprinkler.

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