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1471 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0216023 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1471 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 1907
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area10,712 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0216023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Harold B & Zelda E Goldman
Mailing address
Harold B & Zelda E Goldman, 406 Marietta Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
121416

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1471 Washington St in Nob Hill, owned by Harold B & Zelda E Goldman, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues spanning several decades since its construction in 1907. Most concerning is a recent complaint filed in October 2024 regarding mold in multiple units, with reports of slow landlord response to remediation efforts. The building experienced significant stair and fire safety compliance challenges in 2014, when unauthorized replacement of exit stairs triggered multiple notices of violation (NOVs) related to fire separation and horizontal assemblies, though these were eventually addressed through various permits in 2015-2016 that included emergency lighting installation and stair repairs costing over $37,000.

The property has undergone several infrastructure updates, including window replacements, electrical system improvements, and plumbing repairs, particularly during the 2014-2016 period when multiple violations were recorded and subsequently addressed. Fire safety systems have required periodic attention, with the most recent fire compliance issues in 2024 involving alarm system and sprinkler/standpipe systems that were reportedly corrected. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to building systems, though some work has required permits to be properly legalized after initial unauthorized work. A pattern of street space permits in early 2018 suggests ongoing external maintenance or improvements, and recent 311 calls indicate typical urban maintenance issues such as sidewalk cleaning needs.

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Risk rating

How 1471 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
17th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 934 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.1%
Moderate concern 45.0%
Severe concern 34.9%
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

1471 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 12
Building violation
A smoke & carbon monoxide alarm affidavit is due for this property. install the required alarms and submit the completed affidavit to the h…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 12
Building violation

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