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2137-2141 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0093005A 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 2137-2141 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 1907
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,810 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0093005A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fessel Jason N & Mars Sarah
Mailing address
2137 Jones St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
082912

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2141 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2137 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2139 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 2137-2141 Jones Street in Russian Hill, owned by Jason N. Fessel and Sarah Mars, has undergone significant improvements since 2018, with particular attention to safety and structural upgrades. The most substantial work has focused on seismic retrofitting, with three related permits issued in 2019 totaling $145,000 for voluntary seismic upgrades, including moisture mitigation work on the retaining wall. In 2019, the building underwent rear deck and stair replacements to bring them into compliance with current codes, an investment of $25,000. Additional improvements included a 63 square foot infill addition constructed in 2018 ($15,000), re-wiring work for the downstairs addition in 2020, and a sewer house-trap replacement in 2021.

The property has maintained a relatively low incidence of service calls, with only three 311 calls recorded since 2008, none of which indicate any pressing building-related issues. These calls primarily concerned parking enforcement (2023) and general street cleaning (2008, 2012). The multiple permits for deck work and seismic improvements, including revisions to address moisture protection, suggest proactive maintenance and safety concerns by the property owners. The planning records confirm the proper completion of rear egress stair replacements and ground floor fill-in work, indicating adherence to building codes and regulations.

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Risk rating

How 2137-2141 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
88th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 136 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.3%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 35.1%
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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2137-2141 Jones St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jun 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
Charcoal gray or black - Lexus - 9fwm983

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