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2444-2448 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0605015 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 2444-2448 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 1890
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area4,283 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0605015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cahan Bill
Mailing address
2446 Washington St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
062916

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2446 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2444 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2448 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building at 2444-2448 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Bill Cahan, was constructed in 1890 and has undergone substantial improvements over the past two decades. The property has seen significant renovations, including a 2011 complete renovation of the rear unit (2446) with bathroom and kitchen remodeling, new windows, skylights, and a 65 sq. ft. addition, followed by a comprehensive 2006 update of the entire building featuring extensive interior improvements, new electrical systems, and plumbing upgrades. Recent maintenance includes a completed reroofing project in April 2023 costing $2,800, though this work did generate one building complaint regarding alleged unpermitted work and bus line obstruction, which was abated within two weeks.

The building's infrastructure has received appropriate attention, with multiple permits for seismic upgrades, including foundation bolting and shear wall installations in 2002, and various plumbing improvements including the installation of radiant floor heating systems in 2013 and 2016. The property has undergone several kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2006 and 2016, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts. Recent municipal interactions primarily involve parking enforcement issues in 2024, though these are external to the building's condition. A notable planning record from 2006 involved the enlargement of the rear structure dwelling unit (studio) and a rear yard variance approval, indicating the property's development history was properly reviewed and permitted. The most recent building-related issue was a sewage backup from a side vent in December 2024, which was promptly resolved by the Public Utilities Commission.

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Risk rating

How 2444-2448 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
84th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 154 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.1%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 3.0%
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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2444-2448 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 20
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Plumbing PermitApr 14
Work category: 1p; remove 1 failed navien nhb 55 condensing boiler and replace with 1- navien nhb 55k btu condensing boiler and reconnect to the existing flue and air intake venting, gas supply, radiant supply, radiant return and domestic hot water storage tank.

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