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2161-2165 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0093002 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 2161-2165 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,014 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0093002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Family Trust
Mailing address
30 Stillings Ave San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
092920

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2163 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2161 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2165 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 2161-2165 Jones Street property, a three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, has undergone several significant renovations in recent years. Most notably, in 2019, a comprehensive kitchen remodel was completed at a cost of $38,000, which included updates to plumbing and electrical systems, window replacements, and new finishes. In 2016, the building underwent substantial bathroom renovations, including work on two split bathrooms with plumbing and electrical updates, window replacements, and minor dry rot repairs, with the project valued at $27,000. The building's electrical infrastructure received a significant upgrade with a 200-amp service upgrade in early 2016, and all renovations were properly permitted and completed according to current codes.

The property had some historical violations in 2006 related to wood stair repairs and fire extinguisher requirements, but these issues were promptly addressed and abated within two months. More recently, there was a fire alarm system issue reported in July 2024 that was resolved the following day. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both interior improvements and exterior upkeep, with multiple permits issued for street space usage in 2016-2019. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property and its surroundings between 2020 and 2024, most were related to street and sidewalk maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems, and all cases were resolved appropriately. The property is currently owned by the Fong Family Trust and has maintained active compliance with all relevant building codes and regulations since its last major renovations.

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Risk rating

How 2161-2165 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
43th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 646 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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 location

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.7%
Moderate concern 25.8%
Severe concern 10.5%
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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2161-2165 Jones St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 16
Pavement defect
Street Defect

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