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442-446 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1223014 3 units · 4 fl · 1908

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 Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

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Initial analysis

The property at 442-446 Ashbury Street is a 3-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by the Lillie M Washington Living Trust. The building has experienced several significant structural issues in recent years, most notably a foundation problem in 2019 that required temporary shoring of the first floor and subsequent repairs. The building has received multiple violation notices, including an active complaint from 2023 regarding falling vinyl siding on the south side of the building, which presents a potential hazard to pedestrians. There are also outstanding violations from 2011 related to the need for handrails, building permits, sanitation issues, and fire safety requirements that remain unresolved. The property has undergone some improvements, including bathroom and kitchen remodels in 2017 and the replacement of console heaters in 2013, though several permits related to these projects have since expired.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 442-446 Ashbury 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
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area6,345 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1223014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lewis Antoinette Successor 446 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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446 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
442 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
444 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Risk rating

How 442-446 Ashbury 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
20thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 465 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
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.

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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
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

442-446 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Sep 02
Date last observed: 24-aug-26; time last observed: 05:30pm; floor: 2nd; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling electrical inoperative; exposed wiring; no power to the unit; no power to an outlet; ; additional information: dispute with wrongful owners illegally pushing out rightful owners and heirs to property. james jackson along with antionette washington wrongfully obtained full ownership of property 1223/014. illegal construction and electrical tampering had been done several times. electricity was fixed by company brought on by sharon burke, but the work was slowly undone. there is no electricity to 2nd flor while electricity is still being used on 1st and 3rd flr where james jackson and antionette washington reside. ;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintAug 13
Date last observed: 12-aug-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; leaking ceiling; illegal change of use; water entering building; ; additional information: this property has been grossely mismanaged and for many years and detailed areas to issue reported recently needs to be examined. plumbing issues that never was relayed to resident of 444 ashbury has high electical bill, gas and water bill. its suspected there was illegal work done to electrical wiring in basment , 1st floor that effected 2nd floors electicity to unit. outlets are out due to the issue that wasn't convyed to rightful owner. there is legal matter going on in ownership to be retruned to right full owner who had been mainting the house for decades before ownership was stolen illegally. ;

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