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1653-1655 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156001 3 units · 3 fl · 1916

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1653-1655 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 1916
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area4,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0156001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wefour Llc
Mailing address
3324a Webster St Oakland CA 94609
Last sale
020420

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1655 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1653 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 1653-1655 Jones St property is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Wefour LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft story retrofit in 2019 (at a cost of $60,000) to comply with seismic safety requirements. Recent renovations include bathroom remodeling on multiple floors (2019-2020) and necessary infrastructure work such as sewer and house trap replacements (2020). The building has a documented history of regular maintenance and upgrades, including roof replacement in 2005 and aluminum window installation in 1992. A notable tenant buyout occurred in November 2019, involving two tenants at 1655 Jones Street for $47,000.

The property has experienced various routine housing inspections and some building violations, particularly in 2000 and 2008, though all have been resolved. The 2000 violations included issues with fire safety features, such as smoke enclosure doors and fire escapes, while the 2008 violations involved fire escape maintenance and security requirements. The building was also cited in 2017 for not initially filing the required soft story retrofit permit, though this was subsequently rectified. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved maintenance of public space and response to illegal parking issues in the vicinity, with multiple parking enforcement calls in late 2024. The building currently maintains an approved status for wireless equipment installation for AT&T Mobility on a street light pole near the property.

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Risk rating

How 1653-1655 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
71th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 326 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.8%
Moderate concern 27.0%
Severe concern 18.1%
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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1653-1655 Jones St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request May 06
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 06
Other illegal parking

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