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1234 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0221043 23 units · 4 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1234 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
23 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
Units23
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area16,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0221043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
041620

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 23-unit, four-story apartment building at 1234 Jones Street in Nob Hill, built in 1908, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past few years. The property, currently owned by 1234 Jones G1 Lp, has seen extensive unit improvements between 2021-2022, including complete kitchen and bathroom renovations in multiple units (1, 5, 10, 11, 17, 18, and 22), all featuring new appliances, fixtures, and washer/dryer installations. Major infrastructure upgrades include a new fire alarm system installed in 2021 (valued at $39,483) to comply with SFFC requirements, and recent roof improvements in September 2023 involving a new access ladder and guardrail installation.

The building has experienced some compliance and safety issues over its history, though most have been resolved. Recent violations from March 2024 related to compliance affidavit requirements and plumbing permits were abated by April 2024. Previous concerns included security upgrades needed for entry door viewers, fire sprinkler requirements at garbage chutes, and various fire safety issues noted in 2000 that were later addressed. The property has maintained a regular pattern of utility and structural maintenance, as evidenced by the recent December 2023 steam boiler replacement. A notable building complaint from 2021 regarding illegal guest room conversions and unpermitted work was also resolved. While there have been multiple fire alarm activations recorded since 2007, these appear to be mostly false alarms or system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents.

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Risk rating

How 1234 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
23th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 866 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.5%
Moderate concern 67.4%
Severe concern 24.1%
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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The story over time

1234 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 13
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 01
Other illegal parking

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