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1530 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0182019 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 1530 Jones 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area4,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0182019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fernandez Fernando & O'Keef
Mailing address
28 Marinero Cir Apt 22 Belvedere CA 94920
Last sale
040521

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Initial analysis

1530 Jones Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, built in 1910 and currently owned by Fernando Fernandez & O'Keef. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a completed soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) that brought the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Major structural and safety upgrades were performed in 2016, including the installation of moment frames ($25,000), reroofing ($8,000), and replacement of the garage door ($1,000). The building previously underwent substantial electrical system upgrades in 2004, with individual unit remodels in Units 1 through 4 involving new panels, lighting, switches, and circuits.

The property has experienced some maintenance and safety issues in the past, though most have been resolved. Notable historical violations from 2002 included expired hallway fire extinguishers, lack of utility shut-off tools, and a deteriorated fence, all of which were abated by May 2002. A fire safety incident in August 2024 involving blocked exits was promptly corrected within ten days. More recent resident concerns include a 2016 mold/mildew report and various 311 calls regarding street cleaning, graffiti, and garbage issues between 2018-2023. The building underwent significant parking improvements in 2006 with the addition of three below-grade parking spaces ($100,000), followed by fire sprinkler system extensions in 2008 ($2,500) to cover new parking spaces. The most recent building permit activity consists of two street space permits issued in 2017, each costing $1.00.

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Risk rating

How 1530 Jones 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
62th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 428 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.2%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 43.1%
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

1530 Jones St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Aug 06
Blocked Exits
Condition Corrected

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