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1135-1139 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0189019D 3 units · 2 fl · 1954

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
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 1135-1139 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 1954
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.

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 1954
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area2,526 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0189019D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chin Howey Q & Maxine W Tru 10081 Bret Ave Cupertino CA 95014
Last sale
March 16, 2015

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1139 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1137 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1135 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The Chin Trust-owned multi-family residential property at 1135-1139 Jackson Street in Nob Hill is a two-story, three-unit apartment building constructed in 1954. The most significant recent renovations occurred in 2015, when major improvements were made to two units on the second and third floors, including kitchen relocations, bathroom remodeling, insulation upgrades, and electrical system enhancements. These comprehensive updates, totaling approximately $113,000, included the installation of new windows, doors, and complete electrical systems featuring new panels, lighting, and appliance connections. The building also received new high-efficiency central furnaces for both addresses in 2015.

Historical improvements include the installation of 17 vinyl windows in 2004, and records from 1995 show reroofing work that has since expired. The building had several fire safety and maintenance violations in 2000, primarily related to fire extinguisher maintenance, smoke enclosures, and stair repairs, though all were promptly abated by August 2000. A 2002 routine inspection identified issues with hallway fire extinguishers that were also resolved. More recently, there was a recorded unregistered short-term rental violation in 2022, which was enforced and resolved with a penalty. A 311 call regarding an abandoned refrigerator on the property was reported in December 2024, though city workers were unable to locate it. The building has undergone regular housing inspections over the years, with the most recent inspections showing no active violations or complaints.

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Risk rating

How 1135-1139 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

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
70thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 338 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1135-1139 Jackson St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint May 01
A big hole is in the ceiling from prior bathroom leak. the landlord covers it with a piece of cardboard.
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