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1449 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0216025 12 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 1449 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area10,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0216025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jesse Aparttments Lp
Mailing address
Russell B Flynn, Managing P 1145 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
030211

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1449 Washington Street, owned by Jesse Apartments LP, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone significant maintenance and upgrades over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed its required soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) with the installation of plywood shear walls and concrete grape beams. There have been several fire safety system upgrades, including a $23,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 to comply with SFFC and NFPA codes. The building's electrical and plumbing systems have received substantial attention, with multiple unit renovations between 2007-2013 involving kitchen and bathroom improvements, including new fixtures and high-efficiency lighting.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety-related issues, with annual fire complaints regarding alarm systems and extinguishers from 2017 through 2023, though most were promptly corrected. Significant tenant complaints filed in 2013 highlighted issues with windows causing mold problems and concerns about unpermitted heating units. The building experienced various maintenance challenges in the early 2000s, including problems with stairs, doors, fire escape ladders, and heating systems, all of which were subsequently addressed. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned external issues like graffiti and street cleaning. The property now appears to be current with major building codes, having completed its soft-story retrofit and various system upgrades, though the recurring nature of fire system complaints suggests ongoing monitoring of safety systems remains necessary.

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Risk rating

How 1449 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
11th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1001 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

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 10.9%
Moderate concern 59.5%
Severe concern 29.6%
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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1449 Washington St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 29
Date last observed: 08-jan-26; unit: 4; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; other plumbing; ; additional information: large amount of mold visible in living room and bedroom and bedroom closet. informed mgmt and they only want to offer anti mold primer. there is also a pipe in the closet that is squishy and flaming paint that could have lead or asbestos. have had health issues since moving in. mold is mostly near windows which don’t seem properly sealed and heaters are near windows so don’t feel comfortable using with moisture.;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJan 29
Date last observed: 08-jan-26; unit: 4; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; other plumbing; ; additional information: large amount of mold visible in living room and bedroom and bedroom closet. informed mgmt and they only want to offer anti mold primer. there is also a pipe in the closet that is squishy and flaming paint that could have lead or asbestos. have had health issues since moving in. mold is mostly near windows which don’t seem properly sealed and heaters are near windows so don’t feel comfortable using with moisture.;

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