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1200-1220 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0183007 9 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1200-1220 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 1908
2 or more units
9 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units9
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area12,693 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0183007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
011320

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Included addresses

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

1210 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1204 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1220 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1206 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1216 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1218 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1208 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1212 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1214 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1202 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1200-1220 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, built in 1908, has undergone significant renovations and faced several challenges in recent years. In 2023, major work included the replacement of 15 street-facing windows ($27,000), kitchen and bathroom rehabs with additional bathroom installation ($200,000), relocation of garage posts ($28,000), and replacement of two secondary rear stairs ($35,000). The building has been in the midst of construction since September 2022, with multiple complaints from tenants about dust management, debris cleanup, and construction access issues, particularly concerning stairway access to trash disposal areas. Important mechanical updates occurred in 2023, including the installation of mini-split heating/cooling systems across several units, electrical upgrades to 400-amp service, and the replacement of heating systems. However, several violations were recorded in 2023, including issues with heat provision and boiler permits, though these were abated by January 2024. The property has faced tenant concerns regarding construction disturbances, including blocked access routes and inadequate cleaning of common areas during ongoing renovations.

The building has a documented history of tenant buyouts, including a $45,000 buyout in January 2021 and a $95,000 buyout in April 2023 involving two tenants. All required soft-story seismic retrofit work has been completed and certified. Recent fire safety inspections in July 2024 found no merit to complaints regarding extinguishers, hazardous materials, or blocked exits. The building's management has expressed ongoing efforts to improve resident comfort and address maintenance issues, though challenges during the extended renovation period have been noted in tenant feedback.

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Risk rating

How 1200-1220 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
3th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1091 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.4%
Moderate concern 81.6%
Severe concern 11.0%
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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1200-1220 Jackson St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 25
Extinguishers
311 RequestJun 25
Garbage and debris

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