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1340 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0188007 14 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1340 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 1923
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1923
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area14,199 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0188007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Yick Joseph G & Joseph D Tt Po Box 330069 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1340 Washington Street is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, built in 1923 and currently owned by Joseph D Yick 2021 Jgy Tr. The building's significant recent improvements include a completed soft-story retrofit (2018-2020) to enhance seismic safety, the replacement of 33 front windows (2019) with aluminum-clad wood casements, and various unit renovations including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #7 (2016). Routine inspections have identified several maintenance needs over the years, including issues with fire escape ladders, exterior peeling paint, and various safety compliance requirements. All major building violations from 2014-2024 have been resolved, including a recent 2024 complaint regarding section 604 compliance.

The building has undergone regular maintenance and upgrades, including reroofing (2011), electrical improvements, and plumbing work. A zoning verification letter was issued regarding window replacement, and there have been recent 311 calls primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues. The most recent fire-related incidents were non-fire alarm activations in 2024, and the building has had no recorded civilian injuries from fire incidents. While the property has had its share of violations and maintenance issues over the years, most have been promptly addressed, and the recent completion of the soft-story retrofit demonstrates compliance with current building safety requirements. The building's historical records show regular updates and improvements, with the most recent significant work focusing on exterior maintenance and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1340 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
8thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1035 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
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

1340 Washington St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jun 22
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of 10,001 - 30,000 ft². upgrade the existing fire alarm system by replacing it with a new fa system per current code:.
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