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2351 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0613022A 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 2351 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 1926
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 1926
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 built1926
Total area8,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0613022A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jean E Allan 132 Vicksburg St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
051411

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit multi-family residential building at 2351 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by 2351 Washington LLC and constructed in 1926, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the years. Most recently, in early 2024, the building underwent fire alarm system modifications to install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and a boiler replacement was completed in March 2024. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations and complaints regarding fire code compliance between 2016 and 2025, including a recent sleeping area requirement violation issued in January 2025 and multiple fire code violations cited in October 2023. Past improvements include a voluntary soft-story earthquake upgrade to the garage area completed in 2010, a comprehensive remodel and water piping replacement for all units in 1987, and regular fire safety inspections that have identified various issues including blocked exits, fire escape problems, and extinguisher maintenance concerns, though many of these violations have been subsequently corrected.

The building's recent maintenance record shows ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade safety systems, though the frequency of fire safety violations suggests these systems may not consistently meet current standards. The property has experienced regular interactions with city enforcement agencies, particularly regarding fire safety compliance, with several violations requiring correction through permits. While the building appears to be receiving regular maintenance and upgrades, the recurring nature of fire safety violations indicates this remains an area requiring ongoing attention. The most recent fire code violations in October 2023 and the January 2025 sleeping area requirements violation suggest that fire safety compliance remains a continuing focus for building management.

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Risk rating

How 2351 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
17th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 799 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.6%
Moderate concern 35.8%
Severe concern 22.6%
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

2351 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Oct 22
Burst pipe resulted in major leak in entry hallway (sewage?) and ceiling/wall removal for repairs. active open walls/construction with no visible mitigation for asbestos.
Housing Inspection Services
Plumbing PermitOct 14
Unit# 301: angle stop replacement. update 10/27/25: include kitchen remodel per job card description.

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