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1434 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0189014 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1434 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 1907
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area8,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0189014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Katherine A
Mailing address
1342 Jones St Apt 7 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

1434 Jones Street is a three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. Built in 1907 and currently owned by Katherine A. Fong, the property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in August 2023 (cost: $44,787) that included new smoke detectors, manual pulls, motorbells, horn strobes, and AES radio communications equipment. The building received a new roof in February 2023 (cost: $12,000), and in 2019, the rear stairs were repaired. A steam boiler was installed in 2016, which has since been subject to several permit renewal requirements, with the most recent violation recorded in 2016 being successfully abated.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple violations and complaints regarding sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and fire extinguishers between 2007 and 2024, though all were eventually corrected. There was one carbon monoxide incident recorded among the fire responses, but with no civilian injuries reported. A notable tenant complaint in 2017 involved unpermitted kitchen plumbing work that left a hole in the wall and removed cabinetry. Additional routine inspections over the years have addressed various safety and maintenance requirements, including egress obstruction concerns and the need for proper security locks on doors. The property has maintained regular compliance with street space permits, with multiple permits issued between 2016 and 2018. Recent 311 calls indicate typical urban issues such as garbage removal and sidewalk cleaning, with the most recent case from August 2024 involving furniture removal.

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Risk rating

How 1434 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

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
26th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 832 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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 severity forecast
No violation 11.8%
Moderate concern 71.8%
Severe concern 16.3%
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

1434 Jones St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 04
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. replace existing f/a system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1. replace f/a system, smoke detectors, manual pulls, and motorbells. install new aes radio comm, power supply, manual pulls, and horn str
Complete
Fire ComplaintFeb 06
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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