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942-946 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180012 4 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
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 942-946 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 1910
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,254 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0180012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam Pong Fai Living Trust
Mailing address
Pong Fai Lam 1001 Emerald Bay Ln Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
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946 A Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
942 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
944 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 942-946 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Lam Pong Fai Living Trust, was constructed in 1910 and contains four residential units. The property has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues, particularly regarding stair safety and general building upkeep. Most recently, in May 2015, the building underwent a routine safety inspection that revealed wood stair repair needs, which were addressed and abated by July 2015. This followed previous concerns in 2007 when multiple violations were recorded including the need for fire extinguishers, general maintenance issues, and stair repairs, all of which were addressed by January 2008. Earlier violations from September 2004 noted concerns about garbage receptacle placement and egress obstruction, which were also resolved.

The building's permit history shows several street space permits issued in 2006, and previous repairs including stair work in 2000 (completed) and various repairs in 1990 (expired). Three permits from 1982 were cancelled, and there was a code compliance issue in 1983 that was completed. A minor graffiti incident was reported and resolved by the Department of Public Works in November 2013. The property has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with all identified issues being addressed, though the pattern of stair-related problems suggests an ongoing maintenance focus area. It's worth noting that multiple building violations have been recorded over time related to fire safety, maintenance, and sanitation, though all were resolved through appropriate corrective actions.

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Risk rating

How 942-946 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

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
63th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 416 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.6%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 37.4%
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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942-946 Jackson St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jul 21
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Furniture
311 RequestJul 19
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