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1457 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0188002 7 units · 4 fl · 1914

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
19
FewerMore

This building has 19 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1457 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 1914
2 or more units
7 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 1914
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
Floors4
Year built1914
Total area6,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0188002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
778 19th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
July 26, 2012

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Initial analysis

1457 Jones Street is a 4-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, currently owned by Law Davis & Hyung Nam. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a completed seismic retrofit of its soft-story structure in 2018 (with earlier work in 2015 costing $60,000), demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's mandatory seismic safety requirements. Recent infrastructure upgrades include a boiler replacement completed in October 2023, and two 50-gallon water heaters replaced in 2011. The building experienced a series of violations in 2017 that were collectively addressed and abated by January 2018, including issues with fire proofing, weather proofing on siding, rodent entry points, window repairs, and various plumbing concerns. The property underwent substantial unit improvements in 2007, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 2, 3, and 5, along with the installation of fluorescent lighting. Additional maintenance records show regular plumbing and electrical work, including a sewer repair in 2007 and multiple electrical improvements related to unit renovations.

The building's most recent inspection history shows compliance with housing standards following the 2017 violations, with no subsequent housing complaints recorded. The property has maintained active upkeep of its essential systems, as evidenced by the recent boiler replacement and historical documentation of water heater maintenance. While there have been multiple parking-related incidents reported in the vicinity throughout 2024, these are external to the building's operations and management. The property has demonstrated commitment to maintaining both structural integrity and unit habitability through regular maintenance and prompt resolution of identified issues. The completion of the mandatory seismic retrofit and recent boiler replacement suggests ongoing investment in the building's core systems.

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Risk rating

How 1457 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
31stpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 776 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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 (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1457 Jones St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Apr 20
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Boxed or Bagged Items
311 RequestJan 21
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