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1183 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0189018 25 units · 4 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1183 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
25 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 1907
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
Units25
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area22,366 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0189018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
P O Box 7537 Menlo Park CA 94026
Last sale
080913

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1183 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1456 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 25-unit multi-family residential building at 1183 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, built in 1907 and owned by 1456 Jones St LLC, has undergone significant improvements and faced several regulatory requirements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofit work in 2016 as a Tier 2 soft-story building, and in 2021 upgraded its fire alarm system with radio monitoring and low-frequency sounders at a cost of $69,000. The property has seen consistent unit improvements, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2008 and 2020, including Units 8, 9, 21, 26, and 31, featuring modernized electrical systems, new fixtures, and updated safety features like smoke detectors.

Recent compliance issues were addressed promptly, with four building violations filed in March 2024 regarding fire escape maintenance, gas utility shutoff requirements, compliance affidavits, and sprinkler service, all of which were abated by April 10, 2024. The building has experienced recurrent fire safety inspections, with violations and corrections documented in 2011 (exits/fire escapes, storage, and alarm system), 2017 (alarm systems), 2023 (exit maintenance), and most recently in 2024 (sprinkler/standpipe systems). Throughout recent years, there have been tenant concerns regarding construction activities and air quality during renovation work, particularly during 2020, though these issues were addressed by building management. The property has maintained active response to maintenance and safety requirements, as evidenced by prompt correction of violations and regular system upgrades, including the installation of new fire safety equipment and compliance with seismic retrofit requirements, indicating ongoing attention to building safety and modernization needs.

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Risk rating

How 1183 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
8th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1035 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.9%
Moderate concern 43.9%
Severe concern 28.3%
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

1183 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 21
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJan 25
Garbage and debris

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