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740-742 Jackson St

Financial District North, SF 94133 0178007 11 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District North — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 740-742 Jackson 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 1907
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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 1907
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area11,766 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0178007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Toms Investment Co 740 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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3 Jason Ct, San Francisco, CA 94133
740 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
742 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

740-742 Jackson Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building containing 11 units, built in 1907 and currently owned by Chong Hing Co Inc. The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, with the most recent significant work being a re-roofing project permitted in October 2024 costing $10,000. The building underwent three important structural improvements in 1998, including the installation of a steel rigid frame to replace plywood shear wall and a retrofit of the umbr. Multiple routine housing inspections have taken place between 1997 and 2016, revealing various safety concerns that were generally addressed, including a dangerous wooden fire escape (1997), window issues (1998), and multiple fire system problems (2004, 2007). Lead paint concerns were documented in 2004, along with multiple fire safety violations related to extinguishers and alarm systems between 2009 and 2024, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" once addressed.

The building's recent history shows persistent issues with garbage and debris management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between November 2024 and January 2025 reporting abandoned furniture, electronics, and loose garbage on the property and surrounding area. A significant number of fire safety complaints and violations have been recorded, particularly regarding fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and blocked exits, though most have been resolved. The property has also had historical plumbing issues, including a 1998 complaint about sewer problems, and underwent sidewalk repairs in 2001. Recent planning records indicate efforts to legalize four dwelling units with off-street parking and usable open space, while the building's management has consistently responded to routine inspections and violations, as shown by regular permit activity and complaint resolution patterns.

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Risk rating

How 740-742 Jackson 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
18thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 119 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
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
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

740-742 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 11
Work category: 1p; replace 3/4 inches gas pipe approximately 40 feet
Issued
311 RequestJun 11
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