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1180 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0182014 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
Above average
avg 2.4
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1180 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
RM3
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 area5,808 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0182014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lem Living Trust
Mailing address
Lem Sarah & Albert G,truste 3269 Simberlan Dr San Jose CA 95148
Last sale
033007

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1180 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Lem Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety and modernization improvements since its construction in 1912. Most recently, in October 2024, the building completed upgrades to its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updated devices compatible with a new fire alarm control panel, at a cost of approximately $24,900. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2021, which included the installation of a new steel moment frame, plywood shear wall holdowns, and concrete grade beams, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Other notable improvements include window replacements in Unit 6 (2022), and the addition of new studio ADUs at the ground floor (2019-2021), though the original permit from 2017 was listed as filed before being categorized as completed work.

The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety concerns, including a significant set of violations recorded in 2010 that were promptly abated by May 2010, related to the central alarm system, egress obstructions, dryer vents, and building identification. Previous routine inspections in 2016 and 2001, along with a 1999 inspection, show ongoing monitoring of the building's condition. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property address in recent years, these primarily relate to street-level issues such as graffiti and debris, which are external to the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with major city requirements, as evidenced by the issuance of a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) for the soft-story retrofit work, which was classified as Tier 3. Recent improvements and maintenance work, including a 2015 re-roofing project and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, indicate regular upkeep of the building infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1180 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
51th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.3%
Moderate concern 20.4%
Severe concern 47.3%
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

1180 Jackson St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 10
Building violation
Complete the 604 affidavit provided for self-certification for structural maintenance. provide to insp. at time of re-inspection; send to i…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 10
Building violation

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