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1029-1031 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0190020 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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
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 1029-1031 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,423 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0190020
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Wai 1981 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Wai John E Trustee 1333 Jones St Unit 1101 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
020720

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1031 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1029 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1029-1031 Jackson Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, containing two units, located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovation projects over the years, with the most recent major work currently in progress as of 2024, involving substantial remodeling of both units including reconfiguration of bedrooms and bathrooms, with a permitted cost of $50,000. This current phase also includes new HVAC installation, plumbing work, and electrical upgrades throughout the first and second floors and basement, with permits issued in July 2024.

The building has a documented history of vacancy and security concerns, particularly in 2019 when multiple complaints were filed regarding suspected squatting and security issues, leading to violations of the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance that year. These concerns appear to have been addressed, as there are no recent active violations. The property has also experienced various maintenance issues typical of urban locations, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls since 2019 regarding graffiti, waste management, and cleaning needs. Several renovation attempts have been documented through building permits over the years, including work completed in 2019 to recommence previously approved projects, and earlier improvements in 2012 that included bathroom and kitchen remodeling, new bathrooms addition, and mechanical work. The most recent planning records indicate approval for window replacements and siding modifications, as well as interior remodeling work that connects first and second floor units without expanding the building's footprint or changing its use.

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Risk rating

How 1029-1031 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
49th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 574 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.5%
Moderate concern 7.5%
Severe concern 3.0%
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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1029-1031 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 06
Roof deck
$20,000 · Issued
Planning RecordMar 06
Roof deck. 3 foot setback from west property line. Railings not to exceed 4 feet.

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