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3125-3129 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0999033 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3125-3129 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0999033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
25 Elderberry Ct Novato CA 94945
Last sale
April 11, 1997

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3125 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3129 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3127 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 3125-3129 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Joseph R. McManus and Ka Olson, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1908. Most recently, in October 2023, the property received a $45,000 reroofing project, following a history of roofing maintenance including work completed in 1990 and repairs in 2001. The building underwent substantial electrical upgrades in 2007-2008, including a 400-amp main panel upgrade and installation of sub-panels on all three floors.

A notable cluster of building violations was recorded in 2006, primarily related to safety and structural issues, including requirements for structural wood post repairs, smoke detector installation, gas utility shutoff tools, and fire extinguisher maintenance. These violations were documented during a routine inspection and have been marked as not active since 2009. The building's electrical system was further improved in 2007-2008 with the installation of three sub-panels. The property has also experienced various infrastructure issues over the years, including reports of water leakage affecting neighboring properties in 1995 and debris concerns in 1983, though many of these problems have been addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements. Recent exterior maintenance includes attention to trees on the property, with reports of overgrown and damaged trees in 2018 and 2012 respectively.

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Risk rating

How 3125-3129 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
90thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 96 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3125-3129 Washington St event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Oct 05
Reroofing
$45,000 · Complete

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