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14-16 Washburn St

South of Market, SF 94103 3509022 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 14-16 Washburn 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLR
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 built1906
Total area2,012 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3509022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Toy Robert J
Mailing address
439 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
050500

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14 Washburn St, San Francisco, CA 94103
16 Washburn St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The building at 14-16 Washburn Street, a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential structure located in the South of Market neighborhood, was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by Robert J. Toy. The property experienced significant challenges in 2009 when it sustained major fire damage affecting both interior and exterior structures, particularly on the northeast elevation, which led to multiple building violations that were eventually abated in 2011. The fire incident prompted substantial rehabilitation work in 2010, including electrical upgrades, plumbing repairs, and restoration of fire-damaged elements across both units, with permits totaling over $57,000. The building has undergone several improvements since then, including roof replacement in 2010 and sewer repairs in September 2023.

Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, particularly regarding fire safety systems. There have been multiple fire code violations noted between 2006 and 2024, with the most recent occurring in June 2024. A cluster of fire safety violations were issued in November 2022, involving issues with permits, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and electrical conditions, though these were subsequently abated. The building's infrastructure appears to have received periodic attention, with significant electrical upgrades having been completed in 2010, including a 200-amp service upgrade and extensive wiring work. The property has maintained its original two-unit configuration, though historical records show there were considerations for additional units and modifications in the late 1980s that ultimately did not proceed to completion.

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Risk rating

How 14-16 Washburn 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
56th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 189 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.1%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 7.7%
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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14-16 Washburn St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 14
General cleaning
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