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2848-2850 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0979015 3 units · 4 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 2848-2850 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
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area6,736 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0979015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee 1989 Family Trust
Mailing address
Victor T & Constance H C Le 2848 Washington St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
011808

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2850 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2848 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit residential building at 2848-2850 Washington Street in Pacific Heights is a four-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by the Lee 1989 Family Trust. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety-related events over recent years, with the most significant being a retaining wall replacement project initiated in October 2024 to address existing structural issues at the rear property line. In 2020, the building underwent partial foundation repairs and waterproofing work due to damage caused by a neighboring tree, costing approximately $7,000. The property has been subject to regular housing inspections, with routine safety inspections conducted in 2000 and 2013 showing no active violations.

Parking-related issues have been a recurring concern for the property, particularly between 2021 and 2024, with multiple instances of blocked driveways resulting in citations and enforcement actions against offending vehicles. Most recently, there were reports of damaged trees (August 2024) and an abandoned vehicle (December 2023) near the property. A sewer-related flooding incident was reported and resolved in 2019. The building has undergone various improvements and modifications, including a master bathroom renovation on the third floor completed in 2006, which involved electrical work installing 14 lights, switches, and receptacles. Historical records show earlier modifications in the 1990s, including adjustments to sprinkler heads and various bathroom-related improvements, though some permit applications from that period expired or required renewal.

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Risk rating

How 2848-2850 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
59th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 395 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Building age

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.1%
Moderate concern 33.3%
Severe concern 15.6%
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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2848-2850 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 26
New retaining wall and fence at rear property line to replace existing failing wall
$15,000 · Issued

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