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1859-1861 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0126001 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

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 1859-1861 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 1939
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1939
Total area3,904 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0126001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frank S Bayley Iii Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Frank S Bayley Trustee 1859 Jones St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
032698

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1861 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1859 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1859-1861 Jones Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1939 and owned by the Frank S Bayley III Revocable Trust, this flats/duplex style building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most notably, in recent years the building has seen substantial plumbing improvements, including the replacement of water service lines in 2019, boiler installations in 2020 and 2013, and a steam boiler replacement in a top-floor unit. The building's infrastructure maintenance appears to be well-managed, with a complete reroofing project undertaken in 2015 costing over $37,000, though this was not the first roofing work as a similar project was completed in 1989.

Recent evidence suggests some ongoing maintenance and logistical challenges, particularly related to construction activity in late 2024 which resulted in multiple complaints about blocked sidewalks. There have been several instances of parking enforcement required for blocked driveways between August and November 2024. The building's fire safety record shows multiple emergency responses, primarily for medical assists and system activations, though none resulted in fires or civilian injuries. Historical records indicate past structural issues were addressed, including termite damage repairs in 1998. The property has consistently required various street space permits from 2005-2013, and some sidewalk maintenance was performed in 2008. Recent 311 calls indicate regular urban challenges such as garbage and debris management on adjacent streets, though these are not uncommon for the neighborhood and are typically addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1859-1861 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
74th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 295 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.6%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 18.8%
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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1859-1861 Jones St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 25
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestOct 29
Blocking driveway cite tow

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