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1565 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0217021 15 units · 3 fl · 1909

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
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 1565 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 1909
2 or more units
15 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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area9,861 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0217021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ella Mark Chan Tr
Mailing address
Chan Ella M/derrick M/soo D 1521 Taylor St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
021811

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1565 Washington Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1909, has undergone numerous improvements over the past 15 years, with particular attention paid to unit renovations and safety systems. Most recently, in early 2024, three low frequency sounders were installed in bedrooms to enhance the building's fire safety systems. A significant fire alarm upgrade was completed in late 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including updating the fire panel and all existing devices. The building has seen substantial unit improvements, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2019-2022, including Units 1, 3, 2, 7, 11, and 12. In 2020, the building's electrical system received a major upgrade with the installation of a new 400-amp service.

The property has had several routine inspections and complaints over the years, with the most serious issues being addressed promptly. In 2009, there were concerns about structural cracks and unauthorized electrical work in the basement, but these were resolved by 2010. A series of fire safety violations were identified in 2001, including issues with smoke enclosures and self-closing doors, but these were all abated by late 2011. Two fire-related complaints in 2006-2007 regarding blocked exits and fire extinguishers were also corrected. The building has maintained an active record of unit improvements, focusing on modernizing amenities and ensuring compliance with current codes, particularly in terms of fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1565 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
16th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 945 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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 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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.7%
Moderate concern 68.2%
Severe concern 15.1%
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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1565 Washington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 07
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