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1620 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157023 8 units · 4 fl · 1908

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 1620 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
8 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.

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 1908
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
Units8
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area5,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0157023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mee Oy Eng Louie, Trustee 80 Glover St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The four-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1620 Jones Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1908, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance projects over the past two decades, with particular attention to safety and modernization. Most recently, in late 2021, Unit 4 received a comprehensive renovation including kitchen and bathroom remodels, while in 2020, the building benefitted from window replacements in units 2, 4, 6, and 8, involving 16 vinyl double-pane windows in the lightwell. The building has successfully completed mandatory seismic safety improvements, including a soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3, CFC issued) and a voluntary seismic upgrade in 2006 that included foundation bolting and installation of shear ply. Earlier maintenance work includes reroofing projects in 2014 and 1992, and repair of damaged rear stairs in 2000.

The building's history includes several routine inspections and some violations that have since been resolved. Notably, a cluster of violations in 2013 related to lead paint hazards and a complaint about painting work not being properly contained were all abated by October 2013. The building has maintained compliance with housing codes since then, with the most recent complaint in 2016 being routine in nature. Recent 311 calls from 2022 to 2025 have primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti, garbage, and parking concerns rather than building-specific problems. The property's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep and addressing of safety requirements, with no active building violations on record as of the latest data.

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Risk rating

How 1620 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
37thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 709 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
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 51%
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

1620 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 05
I was going down the back wooden fire escape stairs and while going back up the stair broke and i hurt my ankle. the wood appears to be broken and unsafe. the broken stair is about the 2nd floor.
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJan 02
Deck stairs handrails

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