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1927 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0617015 2 units · 4 fl · 1914

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1927 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 1914
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1914
Total area3,022 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0617015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Porter Family Trust Agreeme
Mailing address
Porter Christopher E, Ttee 1528 S El Camino Real Ste 4 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
042721

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1927 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1914, has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly following a major fire incident in July 2020 that rendered the building unsafe and uninhabitable. The fire caused extensive damage, collapsing portions of the roof and rear walls, and resulted in the temporary removal of the rear fire escape. In response, multiple major renovation projects were undertaken between 2021-2023, including a complete renovation of all three units, installation of new wood windows, and the addition of a common recreation room and bathroom behind the garage. The building received comprehensive safety system upgrades including a new fire sprinkler system (completed in 2022 at a cost of over $38,000), a new fire alarm system, and radiant heating system with three boilers. Electrical and plumbing systems were also extensively modernized, with new wiring and plumbing fixtures installed throughout the building.

The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire alarm system, as evidenced by multiple alarm activations due to malfunction between 2007-2023, though no actual fires or civilian injuries have been reported in recent incidents. Most concerning are recent complaints in late 2024 regarding plumbing issues, including leaks, and a violation for sleeping area requirements issued in November 2023. The building's parking situation has repeatedly generated complaints, with multiple reports of driveway blocking throughout 2024. Historical records indicate prior issues with water leaks and a deteriorating porch in 1997, and routine inspections have been conducted in 2001 and 2013. The building was originally configured as a three-flat structure, and there have been planning records indicating efforts to restore this configuration and address rear yard access through the garage-level common room.

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Risk rating

How 1927 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
68th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 308 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.8%
Moderate concern 27.1%
Severe concern 3.1%
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

1927 Washington St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 01
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 14
Parking on sidewalk

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