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1245 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0214020 6 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 1245 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 1912
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area7,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0214020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Washington Street Investmen
Mailing address
Thomas K Jue Po Box 330188 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
040213

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1245 Washington Street, Nob Hill, was built in 1912 and has undergone significant renovation and maintenance work over its history. Most notably, the property has faced multiple building code enforcement issues, particularly concerning heating system compliance and boiler permits, with violations documented in 2006 and 2009 regarding inadequate heating and boiler operation without proper permits. A major renovation project was completed in 2009-2010, including full remodels of five units (kitchens, bathrooms, windows), electrical upgrades, and foundation work, totaling approximately $300,000 in improvements. Recent concerns have emerged in 2024, with multiple complaints filed regarding unpermitted construction work involving roof, backyard, and side building modifications by 374 Builders Inc., as well as excavation work affecting a retaining wall.

The building's safety systems have been periodically upgraded, including the installation of a fire protection system in 2011, though there were some historical compliance issues noted, such as blocked exits and missing fire safety components in 2014. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since addressing the 2006-2009 violations, including a comprehensive electrical system upgrade across all units in 2011. Recent structural concerns were documented in 2024 regarding heavy machinery work and potential retaining wall issues. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates and repairs, though some work has been completed without proper permits, as evidenced by the recent 2024 complaints. While there have been multiple complaints about various issues over the years, including parking problems and temporary street space needs, these are typically routine urban building management challenges rather than significant safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1245 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
58th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer.

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.0%
Moderate concern 42.7%
Severe concern 22.3%
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

1245 Washington St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Sep 13
Remodeled all 6 units in the building without permits. unit 4 advertised in zillow. all work without permits.
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintSep 11
Heavy machinery work ongoing on the downhill east side of the property. hole of about 4' excavated at the bottom of retaining wall and wall is now cracked, not safe. retaining wall is shared with 1235 washington st.

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