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2190 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0602012 95 units · 12 fl · 1961

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2190 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 1961
2 or more units
95 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
Units95
Floors12
Year built1961
Total area160,968 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0602012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Washington Tower Joint Vent
Mailing address
Karen Katz 1808 Wedemeyer St Ste B50 San Francisco CA 94129
Last sale
030299

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Initial analysis

Washington Tower, located at 2190 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, is a 12-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1961 containing 95 units. The property has undergone several significant renovations in recent years, with a consistent pattern of apartment upgrades from 2015 through 2023, typically involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling with new fixtures, though without structural modifications. Major mechanical systems improvements include the replacement of two hydronic boilers in 2021 and 2019, though a 2024 plumbing permit indicates ongoing boiler system maintenance.

The building has experienced notable maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple complaints regarding plumbing issues, including frequent flooding problems in unit 208 and water intrusion incidents. There are current open violations related to the high-rise sprinkler system compliance (as of December 2024) and sleeping area requirements (from October 2023). The property has a history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations documented between 2016 and 2024 regarding fire code compliance, including issues with the sprinkler system, fire command center features, and emergency lighting. While most historical violations have been abated, the building experienced a significant violation cluster in 2018 related to boiler permit issues that required director hearings. Recent months have shown increased attention to various maintenance and compliance matters, including a 2024 fire violation for sprinkler system compliance and multiple plumbing-related complaints.

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Risk rating

How 2190 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
4th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 924 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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 20.1%
Moderate concern 64.4%
Severe concern 15.5%
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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The story over time

2190 Washington St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 21
Multiple Fire Code Violations
Violation Issued
Electrical PermitApr 30
Ref fire alarm permit: fire-26-322; replace the existing (e) fire alarm system with a new code compliant fire alarm system as per pre-application meeting notes.

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