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1618-1622 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0597027 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 1618-1622 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,651 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0597027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Family Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Edward C H & Dorothy Fong 1618 Washington St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1622 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1620 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1618 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1618-1622 Washington St in Nob Hill, owned by the Fong Family Revocable Trust, has a documented history spanning over three decades. Built in 1908, this three-story flats and duplex building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance updates. Most recently, in 2017, the property underwent work to comply with a notice of violation by removing an exterior wooden ladder to the roof, a safety concern that dated back to a 2017 inspection. Between 2012-2017, maintenance activities included stair repairs (2012), street space permits (2017), and a substantial reroofing project completed in 2005 at a cost of $12,300.

The building had a cluster of compliance issues documented in June 2001, all of which were resolved within two weeks of issuance. These included concerns about egress obstructions, gas meter instructions, and shutoff tool accessibility. A 440 electrical wiring/equipment problem was also recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported. Recent exterior maintenance issues have primarily involved typical urban challenges such as graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning, with the most recent 311 call related to an encampment in June 2024. The property appears to have had regular maintenance to address various urban environment challenges, as evidenced by multiple street cleaning and graffiti removal reports between 2017-2020.

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Risk rating

How 1618-1622 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
49th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 574 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.8%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 48.7%
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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1618-1622 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 03
Revision to pa 202503122134 expand scope of work at 1st fl. strengthen damaged dry rot joists with (n) sistered joists. replace in kind top plate sections that are damaged from dry rot. strengthen dry rot studs as needed with (n) sistered studs
$7,000 · Complete
Building PermitMar 12
Exploratory investigation to explore for dry rot at interior side wall. repatch in kind. (200 sqft max)

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