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1737-1739 Jones St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0151005 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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
Above average
avg 1.9
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1737-1739 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1908
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0151005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ng Family Trust
Mailing address
Bill & Yuen Chee Ng Trustee 1520 Taylor St Unit 206 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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1739 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1737 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1737-1739 Jones Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, owned by the Ng Family Trust and constructed in 1908. The building underwent significant remediation in 2016, addressing multiple housing code violations filed in January 2016 that included issues with weatherproofing, electrical safety, lighting, lead paint concerns, and various structural problems. The violations were officially abated by November 29, 2016, following completion of necessary repairs which included new electrical outlets and stairway lights, stairway repair due to dry rot, and weather-related improvements. Additional maintenance work in 2016 included a $6,000 re-roofing project and multiple permits for street space usage.

The building's infrastructure received significant attention in 2017 with a complete sewer lateral replacement, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of essential systems. Three tenant complaints from mid-2016 revealed various maintenance issues, including water-related problems in bathrooms, fire alarm concerns, and concerns about basement conditions, though these were subsequently addressed through the correct permit procedures. The property's more recent history shows typical urban residential issues, including occasional 311 calls about rubbish receptacle management (in 2012 and 2017) and graffiti removal (2019), though these are more related to street-level maintenance than building-specific concerns. The most recent recorded complaint regarding the property was filed in July 2016, and no active violations or complaints have been recorded since then, suggesting a period of stable maintenance and compliance following the 2016 remediation work.

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Risk rating

How 1737-1739 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
76th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 272 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.0%
Moderate concern 11.1%
Severe concern 17.0%
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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1737-1739 Jones St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 18
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