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1540-1568 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0182021

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 1540-1568 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0182021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ravindran Dyanesh Gujuluva
Mailing address
13345 Tierra Heights Rd Redding CA 96003
Last sale
040521

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1552 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1560 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1564 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1540 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1544 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1556 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1550 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1542 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1554 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1566 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1568 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1540-1568 Jones Street in Nob Hill, owned by Ravindran Dyanesh Gujuluva, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1910. The building has received substantial updates to its safety systems, including the installation of fire sprinklers in various areas (trick room in 2017, storage room in 2014), an electrical service upgrade with EV charging system integration in 2014, and multiple bathroom remodels across different units. Recent maintenance issues have been addressed promptly, including a 2023 fire extinguisher service violation that was abated in February 2024. The building has seen considerable modernization with the addition of EV charging infrastructure (2021 and 2024 installations), solar panel system (2013), and extensive plumbing updates including bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facility improvements across multiple units.

Historical records show several maintenance and safety-related issues that have been resolved, including addressing termite damage in 2016, repairing stairs in 2018, and various routine maintenance tasks. The building experienced some construction-related issues in 2014 (wall damage and drainage concerns) and had multiple fire safety violations in 2019 and 2024 regarding sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and extinguishers, though these were promptly corrected. The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety requirements, though there have been recurring issues with fire extinguisher service requirements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning and garbage management, with no major resident complaints reported.

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Risk rating

How 1540-1568 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
42th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Property class: tenancy in common

Tenancy-in-common ownership structure, which has distinct maintenance and management patterns.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.5%
Moderate concern 29.1%
Severe concern 9.4%
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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1540-1568 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 29
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 21
Other illegal parking

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