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1240-1244 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0221027 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 1240-1244 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1908
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
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,540 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0221027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1244 Jones St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
March 17, 2022

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1244 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1242 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1240 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1240-1244 Jones Street, located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908 and currently owned by Salah Theodore and Eladia. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with recent work including a complete bathroom remodel in unit 1244 in 2010, including plumbing and electrical updates, and the replacement of a house trap in 2015. More substantial structural work was completed in 2009 when repairs were made to the backyard stairs, addressing dry rot damage and structural integrity issues. The building has experienced two notable clusters of violations: in 2000, several fire safety issues were identified and subsequently abated, including problems with fire extinguisher maintenance, emergency egress, and stair repairs; and in 2009, a routine inspection led to violations of egress obstruction requirements. While these violations were all resolved by January 2010, this history suggests previous concerns with building maintenance and safety compliance.

The property's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to infrastructure, with earlier improvements including a kitchen utility room and bathroom remodel in 1983, and garage modifications in 1986. The building has experienced several fire alarm activations over the years, though none resulted in significant incidents or injuries. Recent dwellings near the property have experienced tenant buyouts, with transactions recorded in March 2018 for $30,000 at 1242 Jones Street and $20,000 at 1240 Jones Street. Current 311 activity shows routine urban maintenance issues such as public debris and parking violations occurring near the property, with the most recent reports from late 2024. A 2006 fire alarm system complaint was resolved in 2007, indicating attention to fire safety systems, though there were multiple false alarm incidents recorded in subsequent years. The building's historical data suggests periodic maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with particular attention to safety compliance requirements, though with some past challenges in maintaining consistent adherence to building codes.

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Risk rating

How 1240-1244 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

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
73rdpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 304 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1240-1244 Jones St event timeline

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311 Request Jan 11
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