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2576-2580 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0606016 12 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2576-2580 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 1908
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1908
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area7,332 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0606016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
May Seto 580 Grand Ave Ste 305 Oakland CA 94610
Last sale
June 14, 2006

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2576 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2580 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2578 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2576-2580 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1908, has undergone several significant safety upgrades over the past decades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $90,000, receiving its Certificate of Final Completion. The property has experienced multiple plumbing issues, including a major sewer backup incident in August 2022 that affected approximately 30% of the basement floor area, though this was subsequently addressed with sewer house trap replacements in September 2022. The building's fire safety systems have been the subject of regular inspections and corrections, with the most recent violation issued in August 2023 regarding an extinguisher service requirement. Fire alarm and sprinkler system activations have occurred over the years, primarily due to system malfunctions rather than actual fire incidents. The property underwent significant electrical upgrades in 2006-2007, including 400-amp service installation and re-wiring of several units. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved routine building systems, including a 2021 leak from an upstairs shower and concerns about hot water temperature in 2017. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with most issues being resolved through appropriate corrective actions, though some historical problems like electrical system concerns from 1995 and various fire safety issues have required repeated attention over the years.

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Risk rating

How 2576-2580 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
19thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 780 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
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
High failure risk 57%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2576-2580 Washington St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Nov 26
Date last observed: 25-nov-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintNov 26
Date last observed: 24-nov-25; time last observed: 6pm ; floor: all; unit: all; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat;

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