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1446 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0185013 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1446 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 1907
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1907
Total area7,890 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0185013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Arlene Loui Trust
Mailing address
Arlene Loui Trustee 1446 Jackson St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
110618

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1446 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Arlene Loui Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some challenges since its construction in 1907. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety regulations, and has maintained active system upgrades including a recent electrical service upgrade in April 2024 replacing the main disconnect and breaker panels. In 2017, substantial renovations were performed in Unit #5, including a kitchen relocation, bathroom remodeling, and installation of a new furnace system, with similar work completed in Unit #4 in 2012. The building has experienced some maintenance issues over the years, including a rodent infestation complaint in 2019 (which was abated within two months) and routine inspection violations in 2010 related to security and fire safety systems, though these were also resolved promptly. The property has maintained its fire safety systems with regular updates, including a comprehensive fire alarm system overhaul in 2010 and subsequent minor adjustments, though there have been multiple false alarm incidents recorded.

Recent activity at the property includes several parking enforcement calls between 2020-2024, and two recent temporary sign requests for moving vehicles in 2020 that remain open. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, including window replacements in 2012, roof work in 2000, and various system upgrades. While there have been some housing code violations in the past, records show that these have generally been addressed promptly, with the most recent being a fire alarm-related complaint from October 2023 that was determined to have no merit. The property's maintenance record suggests ongoing investment in safety and comfort systems, though the frequency of false fire alarms and recent noise complaints indicates some continuing challenges with building systems and resident comfort.

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Risk rating

How 1446 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
52th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 540 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

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.

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 39.1%
Moderate concern 40.2%
Severe concern 20.6%
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

1446 Jackson St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 23
Replace service main disconnect 175a -fpe to ul listed brand, and six fpe breaker box panels to six 2/4 "siemens-murray" ul listed panels
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