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1255-1259 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0188021 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

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
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1255-1259 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 1909
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0188021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Keith & Evelyn Louie Family
Mailing address
975 Parrott Dr Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
092915

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1259 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1255 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1257 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1255-1259 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Keith & Evelyn Louie Family, was constructed in 1909 and contains three units. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including electrical upgrades in 2018 with the installation of three 100A meters and a 100A main panel, and mechanical work with a furnace replacement in December 2018. Earlier improvements include a garage opening modification in 2018, reroofing in 2015, and routine maintenance dating back to 1985.

The building has experienced several important safety-related events, particularly in 2009-2010, when multiple violations were recorded and subsequently addressed, including issues with lead paint, broken windows, electrical lighting in common areas, egress obstruction, and fire safety concerns. A significant plumbing issue was reported in 2001 regarding a leaking sewage pipe. More recent concerns have included a mold report in 2015 and a street-related plumbing issue in 2024. The property has also seen increased attention to parking violations, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking in late 2024. Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing concerns with garbage and debris, though these issues appear to be promptly addressed by city services. The most recent fire incident recorded was categorized as a "good intent call" with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1255-1259 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
67th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 371 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

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 44.2%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 38.0%
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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1255-1259 Jackson St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Sep 03
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 22
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