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1278 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0183016A 7 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1278 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
7 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.

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 1912
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area5,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0183016A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 472110 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
052113

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

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1278 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Gary B. Briggs and Gr Fontenot, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most recently, in 2021, the building saw major updates including the installation of a new wireless fire alarm system to replace an obsolete one that no longer had available parts, and the addition of a solar PV system with a 6.8 kW capacity. Prior to this, in 2015, a gas fireplace was installed, and there have been multiple historical improvements including reroofing work in 2000 and deck rebuilding in 1991.

The building has experienced several compliance and safety-related issues, most notably in 2014 when it was flagged for failing to complete mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, though this violation status is now listed as not active. A cluster of violations was documented in April 2000, all of which were abated by May 3, 2000, concerning various fire safety and security issues, including problems with fire extinguishers and staircase repairs. More recent building inspections in 2016 and 2008 were categorized as routine. Recent maintenance and service calls have been minimal, with the most recent recorded incidents being two assistance calls in 2021 and a couple of street cleaning requests in 2020. The property has undergone regular maintenance and system upgrades over the years, including electrical and fire safety improvements, with no current active violations or safety concerns noted as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1278 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
37th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 709 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.9%
Moderate concern 28.5%
Severe concern 38.6%
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

1278 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 27
Ref building permit 202101273475 & as-builts permit 202607225390: replace (e) fire alarm system with a new code compliant fire alarm system. the system will comply with sffd ab# 3.08 sec 5. install low-frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to comply with sffc-2016 1103.7.6.1
Issued
Building PermitJul 22
As builts for bpa#202101273475. addition of one pull station and one smoke detector in floor 1 by the facp. "facp inside" sign needed on plan drawings.

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