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1890 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0599011D 16 units · 4 fl · 1923

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1890 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 1923
2 or more units
16 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 1923
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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1923
Total area19,552 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0599011D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jeff Chon-yi Chen Po Box 27218 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
February 27, 1991

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1890 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Fortune Investment Company, has a complex maintenance and compliance history dating back to its 1923 construction. Most recently, in 2023, the building experienced several significant issues, including two violations related to lead abatement and weather protection that were abated in August 2023. A December 2023 fire violation regarding sleeping area requirements has been referred for hearing. The building underwent important seismic upgrades in 2003, addressing its unreinforced masonry construction, and received a new roof in 2004 at a cost of $32,700. More recent infrastructure work includes water service replacement in 2018.

The property has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly evident in a 2003 complaint that documented various issues including window problems, water leaks, floor damage, and an unstable elevator. Between 2021 and 2023, there were multiple fire system-related violations that were generally corrected promptly, though a December 2023 sleeping area requirement violation is still pending resolution. The building's exterior has been a recurring concern, with complaints about unmaintained paint and potential lead hazards emerging as recently as 2023. The property has also experienced various interior maintenance issues over the years, including problems with ceilings, floors, and storage areas that have typically been resolved through required corrections. While there have been several fire response calls to the address, none resulted in civilian injuries, and most were for routine matters such as alarm system checks and invalid assists.

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Risk rating

How 1890 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
30thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 674 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
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1890 Washington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 03
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJun 02
Sidewalk defect

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