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943-953 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0191026 12 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
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 943-953 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area16,639 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0191026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ming Chong 3887 18Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
November 01, 2011

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947 A Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
953 A Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
953 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
949 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
943 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
945 A Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
945 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
951 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
951 A Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
949 A Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
947 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
943 A Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

This three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by 953 Jackson Street LLC. The building underwent significant renovations in 2010, including the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system with sprinklers, monitoring equipment, and an operational fire alarm system costing approximately $46,000. During this renovation period, several building complaints were filed regarding inadequate heating, water pressure issues, and construction concerns, though most of these issues were resolved by late 2010. The building's fire safety compliance has been monitored through multiple inspections between 2015 and 2023, with recent complaints about alarm systems and extinguishers in 2022 and 2023 being corrected promptly.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance needs, particularly concerning its fire safety systems, with three fire extinguisher complaints between 2015-2023. Recent years have seen less frequent major issues, though there are current concerns with a collapsed sidewalk reported in October 2023. The building's infrastructure received substantial upgrades in 2010, including comprehensive plumbing and electrical work, with installation of new appliances and fixtures across multiple units. Historical violations from 2003-2004 relating to lead paint, handrails, and gas meter safety were addressed and marked as not active. Recent 311 calls primarily consist of external maintenance issues, including street lighting and sidewalk concerns, with no major building-specific violations or complaints reported in the past few years.

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Risk rating

How 943-953 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
9thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1024 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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943-953 Jackson St event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Sep 19
Building violation
A section 604 affidavit is now due for each residential building at this property. have an appropriately licensed professional inspect thos…
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 19
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