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3099 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1000026 25 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3099 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
25 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
Units25
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area13,274 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1000026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Multifamily 1 Llc
Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
033021

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Initial analysis

The 25-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3099 Washington Street, owned by SF Multifamily 1 LLC and built in 1900, has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in 2021-2023. Most notably, the building added 4 ADUs in the garage area as part of a voluntary system upgrade that included comprehensive fire safety improvements. In 2022-2023, the building received major fire safety upgrades including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the first floor and ADU units, a complete fire alarm system replacement with modern components to comply with current fire codes, and new permanent fire escape steps. The building has also seen substantial unit improvements, with several units (including #16 and #20) receiving complete remodels in 2019 including new kitchens, bathrooms, and modern amenities.

Recent building history shows attention to safety and compliance, with major system upgrades including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2021, complete electrical rewiring, and new plumbing systems installed for the additional ADUs. The building was also compliant with the city's Soft Story program, completing required work and receiving a CFC certificate. There have been recurring fire safety compliance issues noted in the past, including violations related to alarm systems and extinguishers between 2005-2023, though these have all been abated. The building faced some service disruptions in 2021-2022, including water service issues in December 2021, but these appear to have been resolved. Several complaints regarding boiler permits were recorded but were resolved promptly, and the building's heating systems were properly upgraded and decommissioned when replaced in 2021. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to sidewalk cleaning and parking issues rather than building maintenance concerns, suggesting active property management.

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Risk rating

How 3099 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
2th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 944 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.4%
Moderate concern 86.7%
Severe concern 5.9%
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

3099 Washington St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 28
Extinguishers
Building PermitMar 12
Unit #19: kitchen and bathroom remodel(1x1)

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