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1815 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0126005 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 1815 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 1923
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area4,490 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0126005
Ownership

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

Owner name
William R & Carol B Canihan
Mailing address
Canihan William R Trustee P O Box 1121 Novato CA 94948
Last sale
092718

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1815 Jones Street in Russian Hill, owned by William R. & Carol B. Canihan, has a documented history dating back to 1997. Built in 1923, the property has undergone various inspections and maintenance activities, including at least three roofing permit applications in 1999 and two street space permits in 2015-2016. A series of concerns were identified during routine inspections in 2000 and 2010, though all violations from 2000 - which included fire safety issues such as egress obstruction, fire extinguisher maintenance, and garbage receptacle placement - were promptly resolved within 18 days. The building's boiler permit renewal was addressed in 2013, and routine inspections have continued through to 2013 without any active violations remaining on record.

Recent maintenance and service calls have primarily related to external issues, with the most recent being a driveway blocking incident in January 2023. Other notable incidents include a sewage backup in March 2013 that was resolved through flushing operations, graffiti removal in 2020, and various routine maintenance matters such as toter management and general cleaning. While there was one documented false fire alarm incident, no civilian injuries or significant fire-related events have occurred. The property has maintained regular compliance with housing inspections, with all identified issues being addressed through proper channels and within reasonable timeframes, suggesting active management of building maintenance and regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1815 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
46th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 612 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.1%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 43.7%
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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