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1245-1249 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0220003 5 units · 3 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 1245-1249 Jones 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0220003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Presti Family Living Tr
Mailing address
Mullins & Co 700 Diamond St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
022097

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1249 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1247 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1245-1249 Jones Street in Nob Hill, built in 1910, has undergone significant recent improvements and safety upgrades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 under Tier 3 requirements, improving structural safety. Recent maintenance and upgrade work includes a $15,000 bathroom repair project in Unit #1247 (2024), comprehensive electrical system upgrades in 2023 including a 60-amp sub panel replacement and complete rewiring, and major renovations in multiple units including Unit #1245's bathroom and kitchen improvements in 2021 (valued at $30,000). The building has also seen proper fire safety upgrades, including a 2021 fire system replacement with new control panels and wireless features throughout all units.

The property management has historically addressed violations promptly, with all past housing code violations from 2000 and 2003 related to fire safety and security requirements being resolved by November 2009. A recent complaint from November 2024 regarding unpermitted construction work is currently active. The building has maintained regular inspections and has completed necessary infrastructure updates, including plumbing improvements such as new gas lines and water heaters in 2023, though the bathroom/kitchen remodel permit from September 2023 is noted as expired. While there have been multiple parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, these are not directly related to the building's operation or maintenance. The property has maintained good compliance with safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit program and recent building-wide upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1245-1249 Jones 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
45th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 619 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.0%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 27.8%
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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1245-1249 Jones St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 06
Work category: 1m; installation of a single 40,000 btu furnace unit.
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