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1034-1042 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0191009 7 units · 3 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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1034-1042 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 1908
2 or more units
7 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 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area8,691 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0191009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Harry Gin Jr Trustee 1038 Washington St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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1040 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1042 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1036 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1034 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1038 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1034-1042 Washington Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Gin Robert L B 1994 Rev Trust, consists of 7 units and was constructed in 1908. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects, with the most recent being a retaining wall inspection in October 2024 that revealed potential leaning concerns between 1034 Washington and 1050 Washington, though this complaint was marked as not active shortly after filing. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including two separate reroofing projects in 2013 (costing between $9,650 and $10,650), vinyl siding installation in 2006, and water damage repair work to handrails and stairs in 2006. Historical records from the 1980s show work on roof parapet ties and an earlier reroofing project from 1988.

The property experienced several violations in late 2005 related to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with fire extinguisher requirements, stair repairs, and building permits, all of which were resolved by February 2006. Regular routine inspections have been conducted over the years, with the most recent routine building inspection occurring in 2011. Recent 311 calls related to the property have mostly concerned external issues such as medical waste (2018), general cleaning (2016), and a parking matter (2024), none of which directly indicated internal building concerns. The building's permit and violation history suggests that while there were some significant maintenance issues in the mid-2000s, subsequent years have shown regular upkeep and compliance with safety requirements, though the recent retaining wall concern would warrant monitoring.

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Risk rating

How 1034-1042 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
48thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1034-1042 Washington St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 02
In-kind kitchen cabinet and countertop remodel. kitchen sink replacement. approximately 90 sq ft
$15,000 · Issued

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