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1417-1423 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0216028A 4 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 1417-1423 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 1917
2 or more units
4 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 1917
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area4,130 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0216028A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Tom Raymond Li 611 Bay St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
090711

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1423 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1417 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1421 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1419 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1417-1423 Washington Street in Nob Hill, built in 1917 and currently owned by 1417 W LLC, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements and faced some notable incidents over its recent history. In 2014, the building was repaired following vehicle impact damage to the front entrance, with $15,000 dedicated to restoring brick and plaster elements. More substantial improvements were made in recent years, including a complete electrical upgrade in 2012 with the replacement of four outdated panels in the basement, and a comprehensive plumbing upgrade in 2009 replacing galvanized piping with copper throughout the building. The property experienced recurring water-related issues, with complaints in 2012 and 2016 regarding water leakage affecting both the building and surrounding public areas. A set of building violations from 2004, which included requirements for stair repairs and gas meter instruction postings, were officially abated by July 2005.

The building's recent maintenance record shows ongoing attention to infrastructure needs, though there have been persistent issues with external maintenance as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024 regarding abandoned vehicles, sidewalk parking, and roadway debris, suggesting challenges with the immediate surrounding area. The property has undergone several permitted modifications, including street space permits in 2014, a problematic reroofing permit from 1997, and a 1986 code compliance project. While the building has faced various challenges over the years, most major violations and complaints appear to have been resolved, with no active violations currently on record, though some permits show as expired rather than completed. The most recent inspection-related interaction was resolved via email communication in October 2023 regarding rent board fee housing inventory matters.

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Risk rating

How 1417-1423 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
62th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 428 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.1%
Moderate concern 22.1%
Severe concern 30.8%
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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1417-1423 Washington St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 09
Water leak
other
311 RequestDec 06
Water leak

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