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956 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180013 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 956 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 1917
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area2,644 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0180013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Willie & Lee-Wong Lily
Mailing address
1331 Stockton St # 201 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 956 Jackson Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Nob Hill neighborhood, owned by Willie Wong and Lily Lee-wong. Built in 1917, this flats and duplex structure has undergone two documented roofing projects, in 1989 and more recently in 2007 with a cost of $4,500. A significant electrical safety concern was noted in 2004 when hazardous wiring and splicing in common areas by the owner and relatives reportedly caused repeated power shutdowns, with violations filed by the Electrical Inspection Division.

The building's recent history includes three fire alarm incidents (two false alarms and one contained cooking fire) with no civilian injuries recorded. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, with multiple citations issued between 2016 and 2024, though in many cases officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. Other maintenance and safety concerns have been relatively minor, including reports of illegal parking, sidewalk blockage by residential totters, and occasional street cleaning needs. Notably, there was one encampment cleanup request in December 2019 and a general service request to DPW in April 2019. The building's overall incident history suggests regular maintenance issues typical of its age, with particular attention needed to address historical electrical system modifications, though these appear to have occurred nearly two decades ago.

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Risk rating

How 956 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
55th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 506 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.9%
Moderate concern 33.6%
Severe concern 16.5%
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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The story over time

956 Jackson St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 31
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 02
Other excessive noise

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