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1665-1675 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0620021 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1665-1675 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 1908
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area7,347 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0620021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Carl
Mailing address
163 Melrose Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
020221

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1669 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1675 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1673 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1671 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1667 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1665 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1665-1675 Washington Street in Nob Hill, owned by Carl Lee, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance events over its history. Most notably, in late 2019, a substantial renovation project was undertaken that included demolition of lath and plaster, replacement of galvanized pipes with copper, and updates to electrical systems and insulation, with associated plumbing and electrical permits completed. This work followed a series of building violations in 2011 that required various repairs, including staircase maintenance, exterior painting, and seismic bracing of hot water heaters, though all these violations were abated by June 2011. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to structural and safety requirements, including repairs to stairs and fire escapes, though there was one instance of potentially unsafe demolition practices in November 2019 that generated multiple complaints about debris management and worker safety, though this was promptly addressed by November 22, 2019.

The property has experienced periodic environmental maintenance issues typical of urban settings, with multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding sidewalk cleanliness, though these appear to be routine municipal matters rather than building-specific problems. A single minor cooking-related fire incident was recorded, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's permit history shows a cancelled proposal from 1992 to convert ground floor storage into parking garage space, though alternate parking arrangements may still be available given the building's urban location. Recent permits for various infrastructure improvements, including electrical and plumbing upgrades, suggest ongoing investment in maintaining and modernizing the property. The building's inspection and violation history indicates active management response to maintenance issues, with all historical violations having been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1665-1675 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
36th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 720 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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 47.4%
Moderate concern 28.6%
Severe concern 24.0%
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

1665-1675 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 07
Replace 1 entry door on side of dwelling, not street visible with fiberglass. u-factor fess than 0.41. rshgc less than 0.26. vt more than 0.46.
$5,208 · Issued
Building PermitNov 07
Replace 1 entry door on side of dwelling, not street visible with fiberglass. u-factor fess than 0.41. rshgc less than 0.26. vt more than 0.46.

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