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3976-3978 Washington St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 0990013 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 Presidio Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3976-3978 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 1912
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area3,862 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0990013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vaughan 2004 Trust
Mailing address
Gregory V & Elizabeth H Vau 70 Clark Drive San Mateo CA 94401
Last sale
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3976 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3978 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3976-3978 Washington Street in Presidio Heights, owned by Vaughan 2004 Trust, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades. Recent maintenance includes work on the property in October and November 2024, with multiple excessive noise reports currently listed as open cases, and several parking enforcement issues related to driveway blocking. The building has seen substantial improvements since 2000, including a complete interior remodel in 2010 that featured bathroom and kitchen updates, window replacements, and electrical system upgrades. Significant works include a $65,000 exterior renovation in 2013 involving wood shingles and window surrounds, and a 2021 water heater replacement in the basement.

The property has experienced recurring issues with noise disturbances and parking violations in recent years, with multiple citations issued in 2023-2024 for vehicles blocking driveways. A potentially concerning incident was recorded as a gas leak emergency (412 Gas leak) with no civilian injuries, though no specific date was provided. Historical maintenance records show attention to major systems, with improvements to electrical service (200-amp upgrade to garage/driveway in 2011), complete rewiring of a floor, and various plumbing upgrades including bathroom renovations and water heater replacement. The building's documented history indicates regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, with most major works being properly permitted and completed according to records. The earliest documented permit from 2000 for reroofing shows proactive maintenance, though this permit ultimately expired.

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Risk rating

How 3976-3978 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
75th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.0%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 9.7%
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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3976-3978 Washington St event timeline

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2021
Plumbing Permit Apr 22
Work category: 1p; replace 50 gallon water heater same location/ basement
Expired

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