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2335 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0613022 15 units · 3 fl · 1929

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2335 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 1929
2 or more units
15 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 1929
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area8,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0613022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Betty Chu Fong, Trustee 50 Barcelona Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2335 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1929, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past 15 years. Most recently, in 2024, gas pipe repairs were completed, and the building had previously undergone mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2018 at a cost of $82,000, achieving completion designation. The property has a documented history of addressing fire safety requirements, including a 2009 fire alarm system upgrade with new devices, though there was a notable fire incident in 2008 requiring smoke damage repairs to non-bearing masonry walls. Recent fire code violations from 2019 and 2025 indicate periodic fire safety issues, including multiple violations in 2019 related to exits/storage and a 2025 violation regarding sleeping area requirements that remains open as of the report date.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure, including a 2013 sewer line replacement and various gas line repairs, though some permits from 2008 related to gas lines and electrical repairs appear expired or cancelled. Resident complaints have periodically surfaced regarding various building conditions, including a 2016 complaint about heating and electrical issues, a 2015 complaint about chipping paint, and a 2022 complaint about construction-related disturbances. The property has experienced three false fire alarms and one elevator rescue incident, with no reported civilian injuries in these events. The building is classified as Tier 4 in the city's soft-story retrofit program, and while the work is marked as complete, the property has experienced various code violations over the years, particularly related to fire safety and building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 2335 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 655 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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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
Moderate failure risk 47%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2335 Washington St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Jan 06
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued

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