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2976 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0980013 9 units · 2 fl · 1965

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 2976 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 1965
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area6,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0980013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fan Yeung Inc
Mailing address
Henery Low 950 Taraval St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
021596

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 2976 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Fan Yeung Inc, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1965. The property has a documented history of water-related problems and interior surface damage, with multiple complaints between 2017-2020 citing instances of mold in various units (including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and garage), plumbing leaks, and water intrusion. These issues prompted several rounds of repairs in 2018, including drywall installation, insulation work, and bathroom renovations costing approximately $12,000 combined. The building's safety systems have received recent attention, with a completed 2021 fire alarm system upgrade costing nearly $18,400, including new smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms. Multiple fire code violations were noted between 2015-2022, particularly regarding alarm systems, sprinklers, and blocked exits, though most have been corrected.

Recent activity includes a sidewalk defect reported in October 2024, and a tenant buyout recorded in May 2024 involving two tenants for $4,000. The building underwent window replacements in 2018 for lightwells, roofing work in 2013, and electrical system upgrades, though there have been recurring issues with the fire alarm system and sprinklers requiring attention. The property has maintained compliance with most recent housing codes and requirements, with active maintenance addressing previous violations. A recent parking enforcement issue was recorded in November 2023, demonstrating ongoing challenges with parking management in the area.

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Risk rating

How 2976 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
32th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 655 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.2%
Moderate concern 24.9%
Severe concern 10.9%
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

2976 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 24
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 22
Panel replacement

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