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49-53 Jasper Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0116034 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
Above average
avg 1.2
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 49-53 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0116034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hodjati Karmen Mesbah
Mailing address
P O Box 2005 Brisbane CA 94005
Last sale
031808

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51 Jasper Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
49 Jasper Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
53 Jasper Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 49-53 Jasper Place in Telegraph Hill, owned by Karmen Mesbah Hodjati, has undergone significant maintenance and repairs over the past two decades. The 1908 flats and duplex structure has experienced recurring water damage issues, with three major water-related repairs documented between 2021 and 2023, totaling approximately $225,000 in repairs. The most recent incidents involved water damage repairs in early 2023 that included electrical work, prompting concerns about potential electrical hazards during flooding events. The building has also faced electrical infrastructure challenges, with multiple permits showing knob-and-tube wiring replacement and electrical upgrades between 2021-2023, including installation of smoke detectors and bathroom rewiring.

Historical records reveal a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention to safety compliance, such as staircase repairs in 2008-2011 to address a Notice of Violation (NOV), and lead removal work in 2022. The building has undergone significant renovations, including bathroom and hallway improvements, and plumbing upgrades. Notable violations from 2000-2006 included issues with garbage receptacle placement, fire safety equipment, stairs, and security requirements, though all these violations were eventually abated. More recent complaints, particularly in 2023, have centered around heating issues and routine inspections, with the most serious being a 2021 flooding incident that affected multiple units and required extensive repairs.

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Risk rating

How 49-53 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
8th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 629 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.6%
Moderate concern 59.0%
Severe concern 17.5%
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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49-53 Jasper Pl event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 31
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMar 03
Garbage and debris

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