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2812 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0979012 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 2812 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,065 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0979012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alexander Seidel 2012 Trust
Mailing address
Stephen Alexander Seidel, T 14 Lagoon Rd Belvedere CA 94920
Last sale
080610

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2812 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2812 Washington St #4, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 2812 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Alexander Seidel 2012 Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and faced some concerns over its 123-year history. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2007-2008, when the property underwent a total rewiring, U-fer grounding installation, and the addition of a fireplace. The building's plumbing and electrical systems were notably upgraded during this period, with all electrical work officially marked as complete. A concerning complaint about foundation underpinning affecting a neighbor's property was filed in 2017, though this case is currently listed as not active. The property underwent a formal unit merger process between 5 to 3 dwelling units, which was approved and handled by S/H Architecture & Planning representing Alex Seidel.

The building's maintenance history includes several earlier improvements, such as reroofing work in 1990, the demolition of a sun porch and replacement with a deck in 1986, and the installation of concrete steps in 1983. More recently, there have been recurring issues with vehicles blocking the driveway, with numerous citations issued between 2023 and 2024, particularly during the first half of 2024 when there were at least eight documented cases. While the majority of these cases resulted in citations being issued, some officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles upon response. The most recent building-related inspections on record were routine safety inspections conducted in 2000 and 2013, neither of which showed any significant ongoing concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2812 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
70th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 289 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.2%
Moderate concern 20.8%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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2812 Washington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 02
Blocking driveway cite only
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