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990-996 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180018 6 units · 3 fl · 1924

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 990-996 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 1924
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area13,178 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0180018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kuan Orlando & Elaine
Mailing address
720 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
092805

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996 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1300 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
990 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 990-996 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Kuan Orlando & Elaine, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, in June 2021, there was a complaint regarding inoperative plumbing, leaks, mold, and unauthorized remodeling in Unit 4. The building has a history of fire safety concerns, evidenced by multiple violations in 2004 requiring fire proofing repairs, fire escape maintenance, and smoke enclosure improvements, though these were all abated by December 2004. Electrical system upgrades were performed in 2003 with the installation of a 600amp panel and metering system. Earlier structural improvements included parapet bracing and wall anchorage work completed in 1988, and the building underwent concrete frame modifications for ADA compliance in 1993, though this permit eventually expired.

The building's maintenance record shows regular inspections, including routine safety inspections in 2015 and other building inspections in 1999 and 2008. Recent municipal service requests between 2023 and 2024 have primarily involved street cleaning issues, including reports of garbage, debris, and waste on the property perimeter, though most of these cases were resolved with no work needed. The only recorded fire incident was an alarm system activation with no actual fire or civilian injuries. While the building and its surrounding area have experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years, many of the historical violations have been addressed, and recent complaints appear to be more focused on plumbing and street maintenance matters rather than serious structural or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 990-996 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
38th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.5%
Moderate concern 35.2%
Severe concern 37.2%
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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990-996 Jackson St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 24
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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