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2278 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115

4
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
3
311 Calls
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

49
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 49% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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2278 Washington Street is a 3-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Joe Family Assocs LLC. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past decade, with multiple complaints and violations between 2008 and 2022 regarding inadequate heat in habitable rooms, though recent improvements suggest progress has been made.

Notable recent upgrades include a new 400-amp service installation in 2023, comprehensive electrical system updates in 2006-2007 replacing knob and tube wiring, and a significant fire alarm system upgrade with the installation of smoke detectors and sounders in late 2024. The property has undergone several important maintenance and improvement projects, including dry rot repairs to rear stairs in 2022, a complete reroofing in 2012 costing $42,000, and various unit-specific renovations such as kitchen remodeling in Unit #1 and electrical rewiring in Units #2, #3, and #6.

A significant incident occurred in June 2020 involving exhaust stack pipe issues that affected tenant breathing conditions. The building's front yard and parking area have been a source of contention, with multiple complaints and violations recorded regarding unauthorized concrete work and parking pad installation, though some of these issues appear to have been resolved through proper permitting processes in recent years. The property management has shown responsiveness to violations, with most being abated, including several building violations in 2022 related to mold, lead concerns, and heating systems, which were addressed by April 2023.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Pacific Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 7
Year built 1900
Total area 4950 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units
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Key Building Statistics

4
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
6
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
3
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
2
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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2278 Washington St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Joe Family Assocs Llc136 Seal Rock Dr San Francisco CA 94121

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2278 Washington St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 2278 Washington St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2023-02-14 15:17:00+00:00 Sidewalk or Curb DPW BSM QueueSidewalk_DefectCollapsed_sidewalk Closed
2022-11-27 13:29:00+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology_AbandonedGeneral CleaningOther Loose Garbage Closed
2020-06-11 15:49:00+00:00 General Request - DPH DPH - Environmental Health - Grequest_for_serviceenvironmental_health - request_for_service Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2022-10-27 00:00:00+00:002023-04-26 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesComplaint generated routine inspectioninitiated by complaint number 202296381 Not Active View on DBI
2022-10-27 00:00:00+00:002023-04-26 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesInsuffucuent heat. Not Active View on DBI
2022-09-27 00:00:00+00:002023-04-26 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesThere has been water damage for years, paint chipped and there is mold behind it. i sent it to a lab and it came back to a toxic mold. the sample tested positive for stachytbotrys mold and others. Not Active View on DBI
2020-06-11 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionExhaust stack pipe (usually coming from fireplace) emitting smoke and smoke entering tenants unit causing difficulty breathing. second exhaust stack pipe appears to be falling off. Not Active View on DBI
2013-08-06 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesInadequate heat in bedroom at rear of apartment. Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2022-10-27T00:00:00.000Z provide heat to each occupied habitable room. the installed heating unit should be capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 70 degrees f, 24 hours every day 701c, 1001b6, d sfhc the unit was cool at the time of inspection. the thermostat read 62 degrees. repair, replace or supplement your heating system to provide heat as specified. portable heaters may be used by the tenant to supplement the primary heat source for more heat but the primary heat source must provide the required 70 degrees, unassisted. *** electrical or plumbing permits are necessary for any additional heating elements added building sectionnot active
2022-10-27T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 2278 washington street, in the common areas. building sectionnot active
2022-10-27T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. it is the property owner¿s responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. other sectionnot active
2022-10-27T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 2278 washington street, unit 2. building sectionnot active
2022-10-27T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. other sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

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Building Permits

Permit records for 2278 Washington St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

DateProject AddressDescriptionApplicant
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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

BlocklotAddressAgreement DateAmountTenants
06030072278 Washington StreetNoneNoneNone
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