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2509-2511 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0044002D 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2509-2511 Jones 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 1947
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1947
Total area2,658 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0044002D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yep William D
Mailing address
2511 Jones St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
082007

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2511 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2509 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 2509-2511 Jones Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building known as a flats and duplex structure, built in 1947 and currently owned by William D Yep. The building's maintenance history shows two re-roofing projects were completed - one in 1990 costing approximately $7,600, and another in 2000, with both permits marked as Completed. Two sidewalk-related permits from 2002 are on record, though they were ultimately expired without completion.

Recent municipal service calls near the property indicate periodic street and sidewalk maintenance issues, with the most recent 311 calls occurring in December 2023 (regarding a reported encampment that was unable to be located), September 2021 (for hazardous materials including liquids), March 2020, July 2018, and February 2016 (all related to loose garbage). A notable security incident occurred in February 2017 involving offensive graffiti, which was promptly addressed and abated by the relevant authorities. While there were no civilian injuries reported in connection with any of these incidents, the building's environment has experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness and occasional hazardous materials that have required municipal intervention. The available data does not indicate any fire-related incidents directly involving the building itself, as the only related record pertains to an assistance call to police or government agency.

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Risk rating

How 2509-2511 Jones 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
91th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.9%
Moderate concern 6.3%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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2509-2511 Jones St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 03
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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