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915-917 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0191031 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 915-917 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 1924
2 or more units
2 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 1924
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,361 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0191031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Morgan W & Kathleen E Kwok 2616 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
February 12, 2004

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917 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
915 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 915-917 Jackson Street is a two-unit residential building located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, built in 1924 and currently owned by Morgan W & Kathleen E Kwok. The building underwent substantial renovations between 2004-2009, including a significant horizontal and vertical addition valued at $350,000 completed in 2004, followed by comprehensive plumbing, electrical, and fire safety upgrades. The renovation work from 2009 alone included the installation of a fire sprinkler system with 15 heads covering the first floor and garage, new plumbing fixtures throughout both units including multiple bathrooms and kitchens, and comprehensive electrical work adding numerous lights, switches, receptacles, and appliances. Both units were equipped with new furnaces and fireplaces, and the entire building received updated fire safety systems including smoke detectors. The project also included new addresses for the separate units, with #915 designated as the lower unit and #917 as the upper unit.

More recently, there has been a notable pattern of parking enforcement issues near the property, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking recorded between July and November 2023. Specifically, there were eight reported incidents of vehicles blocking the driveway in this period, with six resulting in citations being issued. Additionally, there is one currently open case from September 2023 regarding a garbage can repair. While these parking issues may affect resident convenience, they are primarily external to the building itself. The property's extensive 2009 renovations, which included modern safety systems and amenities, suggest significant investment in building quality and resident comfort at that time.

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Risk rating

How 915-917 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
98thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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