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1615 Jones St

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
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.

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 1923
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
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
Mailing address
1615 Jones St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
July 16, 2015

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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

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
13thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 979 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
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

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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