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2575 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0611024 7 units · 3 fl · 1915

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
Above average
avg 1.4
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2575 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 1915
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area6,836 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0611024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hsu Lillian L
Mailing address
100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 2575 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Lillian Hsu, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1915. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has received substantial fire safety upgrades, including a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement in 2021-2022 with new panels, detectors, and low-frequency sounders, as well as the addition of smoke detectors and monitoring equipment in 2023.

Recent permit activity shows attention to both safety and aesthetic maintenance, with the most recent work in 2024 involving facade repairs to address cracks and stucco issues, costing over $44,000. The building has undergone multiple unit renovations between 2018-2021, including major upgrades to Units 1, 4, and 5 featuring kitchen and bathroom remodels, new appliances, and electrical improvements. Several complaints and violations from 2002-2017 have been addressed, including security, fire escape, and electrical issues, with the most recent complaint in 2024 concerning exterior paint condition and tree contact with the building. Two complaints regarding possible illegal garage unit conditions were filed in 2022 and resolved by the end of that year. The property's maintenance record shows active management response to both routine maintenance and emergency repairs, such as water heater replacements in 2013 and 2022, though there have been some recurring issues with sidewalk parking and street cleaning as noted in 311 calls from 2018-2024.

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Risk rating

How 2575 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
9th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 876 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.7%
Moderate concern 58.4%
Severe concern 26.9%
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

2575 Washington St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jun 03
To comply w/ complaint# 202422154 item #4: demo cracks and patch the stucco on the facade under 50% area. paint the facade - matching in existing color.
$44,740 · Complete
Planning RecordJun 03
At facade, remove cracked and delaminated stucco, less than 50% of facade area, patch wood and stucco to match. No changes to architectural design.

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