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1602-1604 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157021 6 units · 3 fl · 1902

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
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 1602-1604 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 1902
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1902
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area8,004 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0157021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Tom Diana Trustee 1192-1198 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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Included addresses

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1198 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1604 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1194 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1196 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1192 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1602 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 1602-1604 Jones Street in Nob Hill, currently owned by the Diana Tom Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1902 and contains 6 residential units with ground-floor retail space. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, with the most recent work in 2023 involving new retail tenant improvements totaling $145,000, including bathroom upgrades and new office/storage rooms. Previous major renovations include the 2021 conversion of a grocery store into a specialty market with ADA-compliant facilities, and substantial interior upgrades in 2014 including new carpeting, painting, and bathroom renovations. The building experienced notable security-related violations in 2011, including issues with deadlatch locks, glazing reinforcement, and fire safety concerns, though these were all abated by July 2012.

The property has a history of various improvements and maintenance work, including window replacements (2018), vehicle impact damage repairs (2011), and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent plumbing work in 2023 included the installation of ADA-compliant restrooms and various sinks, while electrical improvements have included the installation of new service panels and kitchen rewiring. A significant portion of the recent activity has centered around the retail space, including the addition of specialized equipment like wine shelving, coffee bars, and sandwich shops. The building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, with the most recent 311 calls in 2024 primarily relating to street cleaning and debris removal. While there have been historical complaints about construction work hours and paint conditions, these have been addressed and there are currently no active building violations or complaints. The retail portion of the building has seen various tenant improvements over the years, including the recent establishment of a cannabis retail use (though not including onsite consumption) and multiple grocery/store-related upgrades. Fire safety systems have required some attention, with periodic alarm system activations and an initial complaint in 2007 that was resolved in 2008.

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Risk rating

How 1602-1604 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
51stpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
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

1602-1604 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 26
Supply air fan with merv-13 filters. provide new transfer fans to bring conditioned air with mixed outside air into new office and storage room. provide new all in one heatpump fan coil for space conditioned space
$15,000 · Issued

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