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1615 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156006 5 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1615 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
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,469 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0156006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Piek Michael Luis
Mailing address
1615 Jones St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
061219

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Initial analysis

1615 Jones Street, a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, has undergone significant maintenance and renovation work over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2024, the building addressed several important safety and maintenance issues, including staircase repairs costing $13,000 and window replacements in units 2 and 4. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $50,000, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements. Historical improvements include comprehensive kitchen renovations in 2006, including cabinet and sink replacements in multiple units, and electrical system upgrades including a 200-amp service installation in 2003.

The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, with multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work and possible illegal unit modifications. These include complaints about unpermitted exhaust duct installation, unauthorized work beyond permitted scope, and potential illegal subterranean unit construction. In 2019, the building faced a violation related to soft-story retrofit non-compliance, though this was subsequently abated by 2021. Of particular note are two significant incidents in early 2024 involving alleged harassment of tenants by construction workers, with claims of unsafe working conditions and undocumented workers, though these complaints were ultimately marked as not active. The building has also experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, including problems with stairway repairs (2011), multiple building violations in 2000 (including issues with toilets, lighting, and water damage), and historical plumbing and electrical permit work suggesting ongoing system upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1615 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
14th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 968 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 11.7%
Moderate concern 70.2%
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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The story over time

1615 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 24
Work category: 2pa; new 1/2" branch line to feed downstairs fire place. new exterior termination exhuast caps for upstairs spare heater and downstairs fireplace.
Issued
Planning ProjectMar 11
Permit for an existing deck, a proposed deck extension, and an existing windscreen/fence extension.

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