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1481-1485 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0216021 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
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 1481-1485 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
3 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 1911
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area3,810 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0216021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
883 Videll St San Lorenzo CA 94580
Last sale
May 17, 1993

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1485 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1483 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1481 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1481-1485 Washington Street in Nob Hill, owned by Adrian Wong, was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance updates over the years. Most notably, in mid-2015, the property faced multiple code violations that required attention to safety systems, including ventilation in penthouses, water heater strapping, roof access door repairs, and smoke detector installation requirements. These violations, all addressed by April 2016, were documented through a routine inspection and subsequently resolved, with evidence of proper corrective action taken through building and plumbing permits. Historical maintenance records show earlier improvements, including a kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 1993 and code compliance work in 1985. The building's roofing system was last addressed in 1995, though that permit has since expired.

Recent activity around the property mainly involves external urban issues, with multiple 311 calls related to pavement defects in 2023, and some street cleaning matters between 2018 and 2021, though these are more related to the neighborhood than the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with major housing codes since addressing the 2015 violations, with no active building violations or complaints on record as of the current date. The building's documented history shows a pattern of routine maintenance and responsiveness to regulatory requirements, with all recent significant issues having been properly resolved through appropriate permitting and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 1481-1485 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
59thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 461 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1481-1485 Washington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Other
defaced ok
311 RequestJul 06
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