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984-988 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180017 3 units · 5 fl · 1907

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 984-988 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
3 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
Units3
Floors5
Year built1907
Total area6,578 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0180017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ivar Leif Hofvedt & Dolores
Mailing address
Hoftvedt Ivar Leif & Shui-h 984-988 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
052920

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984 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
988 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
986 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The five-story multi-family residential building at 984-988 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Ivar Leif Hofvedt & Dolores, was constructed in 1907 and contains three residential units. The most significant recent improvement was completed in 2025, involving the installation of three separate radiant heating systems with domestic hot water production. This was preceded by electrical work in early 2025 for the penthouse addition, which expanded the top floor apartment with a new structure containing three bedrooms and two bathrooms, totaling 1,100 square feet. The building has undergone substantial safety upgrades, including comprehensive fire safety system installations in 2008, featuring a full fire sprinkler system, underground fire line, and an addressable fire alarm system with multiple detectors and horns.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes and safety requirements, with recent plumbing work in 2025 adding roof drains and improving drainage systems. Historical records show the building underwent significant electrical upgrades between 2005-2007, including installation of a 240-amp service with four meters for all three units. There were some concerns raised in 2016 regarding an unpermitted shed construction in the backyard area, though this complaint is now classified as not active. The building's maintenance record is generally positive, with most permit work being completed and inspected satisfactorily. The property has experienced minimal recent issues, with most 311 calls relating to sidewalk maintenance and street cleaning rather than building-specific problems. A single smoke-related incident was recorded with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 984-988 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
47th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 596 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

Number of floors

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.3%
Moderate concern 34.0%
Severe concern 19.7%
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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984-988 Jackson St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 02
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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