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1036-1040 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0181012 6 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 1036-1040 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,365 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0181012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wu Ronald Yim Cheung & Lill
Mailing address
P.o. Box 446 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
092110

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1036 A Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1036 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1038 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1040 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1036-1040 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Ronald Yim Cheung & Lill, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several notable changes and experienced various maintenance issues over the years. In 2018, there was an attempt to convert the existing garage and storage space into an ADU unit, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. The building has a documented history of routine inspections and violations, particularly in the early 2000s, when issues such as a rusty fire escape ladder cable, damaged storage room ceiling surfaces, and problems with fire safety equipment were identified and subsequently abated. Significant maintenance work includes reroofing completed in 2010 and various street space permits issued in the 2000s.

The property has faced several serious infrastructure challenges, including a ruptured sewage line complaint in 2000 that reportedly affected neighboring properties, and water drainage issues between this building and 1030's exterior wall. More recent maintenance history shows attention to fire safety requirements, with gas pressure testing completed in 2013. The building underwent a routine inspection by Housing Inspection Services in 2016, and while many past violations have been addressed, the property has experienced recurring issues with debris and garbage disposal in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024. The most recent activity on record shows several instances of abandoned furniture and debris requiring attention. The building's maintenance history suggests regular oversight from city agencies and periodic attention to both routine maintenance and emergency repairs, with a particular focus on addressing historical fire safety and structural concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1036-1040 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
72th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 315 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

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)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.8%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 42.3%
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

1036-1040 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 23
Public works
bsm request for service
Building PermitFeb 24
Mandatory soft story retrofit on the ground fl per 2025 sfebc. add plywood shear walls on the ground fl.

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