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1827-1831 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0126003 2 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 1827-1831 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 1910
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
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0126003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Patricia A Lawton Trust
Mailing address
Patricia A Lawton, Trustee 1827 Jones St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
050500

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1827 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1831 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1827-1831 Jones Street in Russian Hill is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by the Patricia A Lawton Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, with the most substantial being a $22,000 roof replacement in 2010 involving the installation of new shingles. There have been multiple investigations regarding unauthorized units, with a notable active case from 1998 and three complaints between 2004-2008 about possible illegal units at the ground floor level in the garden area, though all these complaints are listed as not active. In 2008, there was also a complaint about unpermitted remodeling work, which was addressed within weeks. The building's permit history shows various work, including street space usage fees in 2019, and historical permits from the 1980s and 1990s related to building renovations.

The property has experienced minimal serious incidents, with only one recorded fire-related event involving the removal of individuals from a stalled elevator, but no civilian injuries were reported. The most recent building-related activity has been limited to routine city service calls, primarily focusing on street cleaning and parking enforcement issues, which are common in urban areas. There have been several parking violations reported in the vicinity between 2020 and 2024, including multiple instances of sidewalk parking and one driveway blocking incident, though these are generally not directly related to the building's condition or management. Recent street cleaning and maintenance issues have been promptly addressed by city services, including the removal of hazardous materials and general loose garbage through routine city operations.

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Risk rating

How 1827-1831 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
70th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 340 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.8%
Moderate concern 20.6%
Severe concern 22.7%
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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1827-1831 Jones St event timeline

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2019
Building Permit Oct 01
Street space
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