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1235-1241 Washington St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0214021 4 units · 2 fl · 1913

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
Above average
avg 2.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1235-1241 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 1913
2 or more units
4 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 1913
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area5,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0214021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1346 Desoto Ave Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale

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1237 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1241 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1239 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1235 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

This 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located at 1235-1241 Washington St in Nob Hill was built in 1913 and is currently owned by Jedemi Investors. The property is experiencing significant unresolved structural and safety concerns as of late 2024, with active violations related to a failing retaining wall at the east property line, an unpermitted enclosed porch, and unauthorized modifications involving a sliding glass door. Recent complaints filed between September to December 2024 indicate multiple instances of construction work being performed without proper permits, including changes to the backyard grade level, questionable soil compaction practices near the retaining wall, and unauthorized modifications to bathroom/kitchen facilities. These activities reportedly occurred despite prior violations and enforcement notices, with some residents reporting vibration effects and safety concerns during construction activities.

The building's permit history shows limited maintenance activities over the years, including reroofing work in 1999, installation of vinyl siding in 1990, and most recently, permits issued in October 2024 to address window-related violations. Historical violations from 2000 included various fire safety and smoke detection issues that were ultimately resolved. The property has had several municipal service calls in recent years, including waste management and parking enforcement issues, with the most recent complaints primarily focusing on construction-related concerns. A planning application was submitted in late 2024 proposing to legalize an existing rear yard horizontal addition and roof deck modifications, though this follows a pattern of unauthorized changes that have generated numerous code enforcement actions.

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Risk rating

How 1235-1241 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
56thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 495 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1235-1241 Washington St event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jun 11
New retaining wall repair consisting of new retaining wall affixed to existing west retaining wall. Approx. five feet of depth of excavation and approx 60 cu yards total. In archeo zone 2, 150 cu yard triggers additional review. No other work.
Closed
Building PermitJun 10
Repair/strengthening of existing failing west retaining wall

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