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2845 Washington St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1002032 5 units · 3 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2845 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 1922
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1922
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area6,832 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1002032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fowler James M Iv & Fung Su 407 Goodhill Rd Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 2845 Washington Street, built in 1922 in Pacific Heights, has undergone numerous significant renovations and faced several compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, the building successfully completed the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier 3), with the Certificate of Final Completion issued, addressing previous violations related to earthquake safety requirements. Between 2015 and 2016, substantial improvements were made including the installation of new fire sprinklers, replacement of rotten sill plates, basement and first-floor bathroom expansions, kitchen renovations, and various safety upgrades totaling over $250,000 in improvements. Plumbing systems received significant attention with the installation of new furnaces, water heaters, and boiler systems, while electrical upgrades included complete rewiring of Unit #1 and installation of new meter sockets and circuit breaker panels.

The building has maintained active compliance with various safety requirements, though it experienced some challenges during renovations, including a 2016 complaint about improper debris disposal and unauthorized work that was subsequently resolved. Historical violations from 2008 regarding egress obstructions were also addressed and abated. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved parking concerns, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking documented between 2020 and 2025, though these are external to the building's operations. The property has also experienced three fire alarm incidents, though all were determined to be false alarms or system malfunctions with no civilian injuries reported. Overall, the building's recent history shows a pattern of significant investment in safety and modernization upgrades, with successful resolution of various compliance issues through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 2845 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
47thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2845 Washington St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 10
Replace the siding w/ hardi siding in the back side of the building due to leak. no structural changes. same footprint.
$50,000 · Complete
Building PermitMar 03
Unit #5: (1) bathroom remodel in kind. update electric wiring, fixtures in the bathroom only. (n) walk-in shower over (e) bathtub.

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