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1624-1630 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0597028 4 units · 3 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1624-1630 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
4 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.

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 1909
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
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area7,676 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0597028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
530 Divisadero St #350 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
July 10, 2019

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1626 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1630 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1624 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1628 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 1624-1630 Washington Street in Nob Hill, built in 1909, has undergone significant improvements and renovations over recent years under the ownership of Washington At Polk LLC. Major safety upgrades were completed in 2021, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the ground floor and a new fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring capabilities, representing a commitment to resident safety. The building underwent substantial unit improvements in 2020-2021, including an interior expansion of the ground floor unit adding three bedrooms and two bathrooms, window replacements throughout (including 21 windows not facing the street), and the installation of new HVAC systems with 95% efficient furnaces for all four units.

The property has a documented history of tenant buyouts in 2019-2020, with amounts varying from approximately $46,000 to $199,900, totaling over $430,000 for at least eight tenants across different units. In early 2020, there were multiple complaints regarding construction work, including dust issues and concerns about structural safety, though these were eventually abated. The building's systems have been systematically updated, including electrical upgrades with new wiring and panels, plumbing improvements including sewer pipe replacement, and comprehensive unit remodeling involving kitchen and bathroom updates. More recently, there have been noise complaints filed in October 2024, currently listed as open cases. The property's planning records indicate conversions of some units from traditional dwellings to "Group Housing" status, with a total of 14 bedrooms permitted within the group housing units, though this change was documented to comply with San Francisco planning code requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1624-1630 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
16thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 945 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1624-1630 Washington St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 21
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Mattress
311 RequestMar 19
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