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2127-2131 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0093006 3 units · 2 fl · 1928

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
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 2127-2131 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 1928
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.

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 1928
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1928
Total area4,219 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0093006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Tam Stephen & Elaine - Trus 41563 Chadbourne Dr Fremont CA 94539
Last sale
January 12, 1999

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2127 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2131 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2129 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The Tam Family Trust owns this 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building located at 2127-2131 Jones Street in Russian Hill, which was constructed in 1928. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major renovation taking place in 2019, involving comprehensive updates to the third-floor unit including kitchen remodeling, bathroom relocations, addition of three full bathrooms, and extensive electrical work including new lighting, switches, receptacles, fans, and smoke detectors. This renovation, valued at approximately $79,000, addressed both aesthetic and safety features. The building's safety infrastructure received attention in 1985 with the installation of fire sprinkler systems in the basement, though there was a cluster of building violations recorded in June 2006 that required attention, including issues with wooden stairs, fire extinguishers, and gas meter instructions, all of which were promptly abated by August 2006. Three routine housing inspections were conducted between 2001 and 2006, with all matters being addressed and closed. The property has maintained an active maintenance schedule, as evidenced by the 2019 permits for kitchen and bathroom work, though one central heater change permit from July 2019 is recorded as expired. Prior to the window replacement permits from 1998, the building's maintenance history shows a consistent pattern of addressing both routine and significant maintenance needs, contributing to the building's current good standing.

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Risk rating

How 2127-2131 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

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
55thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2127-2131 Jones St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2019
Plumbing Permit Jul 19
Relocate a bathroom in 3rd fl. unit, remodel a kitchen in 3rd fl unit, fix 3 new bathrooms in 3rd fl. unit
Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 19
Change older central heater in 3rd fl. unit

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