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1732 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0598005 12 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 1732 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 1906
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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 built1906
Total area7,968 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0598005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Morgenstern 2015 Tr
Mailing address
C/o Gaetani Real Estate 4444 Geary Blvd Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
042417

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1732 Washington Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1906, has undergone numerous renovations and faced several significant issues over its recent history. The most recent major work was completed in late 2024 with a $30,000 re-roofing project, while significant interior improvements have included a 2021 renovation of Unit 7 featuring new kitchen and bathroom fixtures, electrical upgrades, and ventilation installations. The building's systems received substantial upgrades with the installation of a new 400-amp service in 2015. Several units have undergone renovations between 2012-2021, including flood damage repairs in Unit 12 in 2012, kitchen remodels in Units 2 and 6, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout.

The building has experienced several concerning incidents, particularly regarding safety and maintenance. Notable issues include a 2018 mold complaint in a unit with documented problems affecting clothing and concerns about inadequate remediation, multiple construction-related complaints in 2014 regarding dust and lead paint concerns, and a 2016 incident involving a disconnected fire alarm system. Two fire code violations were issued in 2020 regarding emergency lighting and posting requirements. A lead paint warning and various building safety concerns were documented in 2001, though these were officially abated in 2015. Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing maintenance needs, including garbage removal and sidewalk cleaning, with the most recent being a 2024 report. The building's management has typically addressed violations and permit requirements, though there have been multiple complaints about work being performed without appropriate permits or outside of approved scopes, particularly during renovation periods. The property has maintained active compliance with utility upgrade requirements, including smoke detector installations and other safety improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1732 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
19th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 911 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.5%
Moderate concern 37.4%
Severe concern 35.1%
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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1732 Washington St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Nov 27
Re-roofing; hot works.
$30,000 · Complete

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