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2285 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0614016 5 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 2285 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 1906
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,276 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0614016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pulliam Larry V
Mailing address
2285 Washington St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2285 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Larry V Pulliam, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1906. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a comprehensive voluntary fire alarm system upgrade costing over $17,000, including new smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and modern safety features such as low-frequency sounders and an AES radio communicator. This was followed by adjustments to the water flow system and floor labeling in September 2023. The building's electrical systems have also seen recent upgrades, including the installation of GFCI receptacles in kitchens and bathrooms in 2021, replacing existing circuit breakers with UL-rated replacements.

The property has a generally positive maintenance record, with routine safety inspections showing no significant violations since 2013. A single fire safety-related violation was recorded in 2007 regarding egress obstruction, which was promptly addressed within a year. Historical records show previous maintenance work including reroofing in 2014, though more recent street space permits were issued in 2003-2007. The building is currently facing an open issue regarding lifted sidewalk conditions reported in February 2023 through the DPW system. The property's documented history suggests regular maintenance and prompt response to safety concerns, with particular attention paid to modernizing safety systems in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2285 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
52th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 462 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.9%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 30.8%
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

2285 Washington St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 11
Remove water flow from sequence of operations as there is only a back flow with rope tamper switch installed to it. change label of floors from 1st to 4th to basement to 3rd fl ref pa 2023-0213-1845
$1,000 · Complete
Electrical PermitJul 17
Voluntary like for like alarm safety replacement. replace facu, smoke detectors & manual pull station. install wift gateway, low freq sounders, aes radio comm, monitor mod & supervisor switch.

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