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127-129 Jasper Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0103027 2 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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 127-129 Jasper Pl 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 built1907
Total area1,344 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0103027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mcdonald Brent J
Mailing address
129 Jasper Pl San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
021406

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127 Jasper Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
129 Jasper Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 127-129 Jasper Place is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Brent J. McDonald. The building underwent significant renovations in the early 2000s, including a major 2003-2005 project that combined units, created a roof deck, and added a stair penthouse, with permitted work valued at $50,000. This followed earlier improvements between 2002-2003 that involved electrical rewiring, insulation work, and removal of lath and plaster, valued at $20,000. The conversion work included the removal of an illegal dwelling unit and related gas appliances in March 2002.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, including drainage problems in early 2007 that affected both the building and a neighboring property at 570 Union Street, though these complaints were abated within one year. An electrical system issue was reported and resolved promptly in July 2002 when the building experienced a temporary power outage. More recently, there was a smoke detector malfunction recorded at the address, though no injuries were reported, and there is a record of a 311 call regarding street cleaning in March 2022. The property has a documented history of exterior maintenance activities, including multiple general cleaning calls to address loose garbage on the street and sidewalk in 2018, 2019, and most recently in March 2022, though these fall under general urban maintenance rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 127-129 Jasper Pl'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
70th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 205 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 85.5%
Moderate concern 9.2%
Severe concern 5.3%
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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127-129 Jasper Pl event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 29
Encampment
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