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1253-1255 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0214019 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1253-1255 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,449 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0214019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joe & Annie Eng Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Eng Wayne Joe & Annie Chu T 1253 Washington St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
041614

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1253 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1255 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

This three-story two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 1253-1255 Washington Street in Nob Hill, was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by the Joe & Annie Eng Family Trust. The building has undergone several notable improvements and maintenance work over its lifetime, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in the garage/1st floor in 1993 ($4,500), a horizontal addition completed in 1992, and various repairs and modifications in the 1990s, such as window enlargements and roofing work. More recently, in 2017, a street space permit was issued for the property.

The building experienced a significant cluster of safety-related violations in 2000, all of which were resolved within a month and involved issues such as fire extinguisher maintenance, gas meter instructions, smoke door repairs, and electrical outlet fixes. Additionally, there has been a recurring pattern of routine safety inspections, with the most recent one conducted in 2016. A notable concern was filed in July 2021 regarding an alleged shed on the property line between 1253 and 1257 Washington Street, which was reported to be causing ventilation and moisture problems in nearby storage units, though this complaint is listed as not active. The property's most recent documented issue was a graffiti complaint from 2020, which was resolved by the Department of Public Works. Despite these documented issues, the building has not had any significant safety violations or complaints in recent years, and all known problems have been addressed through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 1253-1255 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
52th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 540 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Building size

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.3%
Moderate concern 24.3%
Severe concern 34.4%
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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1253-1255 Washington St event timeline

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

2021
DBI Complaint Jul 12
Date last observed: 11-jul-21; time last observed: 3:40pm; exact location: shed; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; work w/o permit; ; additional information: there is a shed on the property line of 1253-1257 washington that is causing ventilation and moisture problems in the storage units located at 1250 clay street.
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