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1730 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0150011A

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
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 1730 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 1913
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1913
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units—
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area6,585 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0150011A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tarnopolsky Assaf & Natalie 3117 Louis Rd Palo Alto CA 94303
Last sale
April 02, 2020

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Initial analysis

The six-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 1730 Jones Street in Russian Hill, built in 1913, has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements in recent years, particularly between 2016-2018. Notable upgrades include completion of a soft-story retrofit in 2017 ($25,000), installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with monitoring components (2017-2018, totaling $21,898), and multiple unit renovations including the 2018 kitchen and bathroom remodels in units D and E. The building's fire safety features were notably enhanced with the addition of rated fire doors, new fire service installations, and a sprinkler monitoring system. Earlier building complaints from 2005 regarding water damage and ventilation issues were resolved by March 2006, and there appear to be no active building violations since that time.

Recent maintenance and service records indicate regular attention to building systems, including electrical upgrades such as panel replacements and meter installations (2017-2018), though there are multiple parking enforcement calls recorded between 2022-2024, primarily related to blocked driveways and sidewalk parking. There were also two tree-related incidents reported in 2022-2023, one involving potential property damage. While some minor issues persist with waste receptacle management and seasonal debris (as noted in 2023), the building's major infrastructure and safety systems have received substantial investment and upgrading, suggesting a focus on maintaining current safety standards. Recent 311 calls suggest ongoing parking enforcement challenges in the vicinity of the property, though these are not directly related to building management or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1730 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
80thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 227 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 size

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

Construction type: wood frame

Wood-frame construction (type D) is the most common SF residential type and has specific maintenance risks.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1730 Jones St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 03
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 17
Blocking driveway cite tow

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