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978-982 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180016 4 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 978-982 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area5,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0180016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ng Family Tr
Mailing address
Ng Frank Kai & Sherriann Tt 1540 Forge Rd San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
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978 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
982 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
980 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 978-982 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Ng Family Trust, was constructed in 1912 and contains 4 apartment units. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent significant activity occurring in 2024, when a complaint about illegal construction on the property was filed and quickly resolved by September 23, 2024. Prior to this, the building underwent reroofing work in 2009 (cost: $8,000) and received various interior updates in the 1990s, including kitchen cabinet replacements in 1996 and 1993.

The property experienced notable safety and maintenance issues in 2004, when multiple violations were documented including problems with stairs, handrails, egress obstructions, and fire safety equipment. These violations, filed together in September 2004 under complaint number 200453846, were all successfully abated by May 19, 2005. The building's first routine housing inspection was conducted in 1999, with no concerning issues reported. More recently, there was a street cleaning matter addressed in 2021 regarding loose garbage near the property, which was resolved by the Department of Public Works. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, particularly in addressing critical safety and infrastructure issues when they arise, though the rapid resolution of the recent construction complaint in 2024 indicates continued attention to building regulations and neighborhood standards.

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Risk rating

How 978-982 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
74th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 292 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.5%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 25.4%
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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978-982 Jackson St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 02
Garbage and debris
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