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946 Jones St

Downtown, SF 94109 0275007A 7 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 946 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 1915
2 or more units
7 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 1915
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area6,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0275007A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
769 Monterey Blvd Ste 6 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
January 23, 2017

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Initial analysis

The 946 Jones Street building, a three-story multi-family residential property constructed in 1915, is owned by Jones Street Place LLC and contains 7 units. The property underwent significant renovations in 2018-2019, including a comprehensive unit modernization project that involved electrical rewiring, new sub-panels, and rooftop AC units for all seven units, as well as bathroom and kitchen upgrades on multiple floors. Major safety improvements were made during this period, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system and like-for-like fire system replacement with new control panel, smoke detectors, and pull stations, costing approximately $25,000 in total. The building's infrastructure was substantially upgraded with the replacement of the steam boiler system, with separate DHW heaters installed for each unit, and the electrical service was upgraded from 125 amp to 400 amp with 7 meters.

The property has a history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, with building violations from 2010-2016 related to fire escape maintenance and alarm systems, all of which were abated. A routine safety inspection in 2019 was conducted, and all noted compliance issues appear to have been resolved. The most recent fire complaint from October 2021 regarding blocked exits was corrected within three weeks. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to building systems, with prompt response to permit renewal issues for the boiler system in 2019. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily related to street-level issues outside the building, such as garbage, debris, and encampments, which are not directly related to building conditions or management. The property's planned unit conversion to 2/3-bedroom, 2-bath configurations indicates ongoing development interest, though no physical changes to unit sizes or locations are proposed.

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Risk rating

How 946 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
77thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

946 Jones St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 30
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
DBI ComplaintSep 29
Date last observed: 15-sep-25; time last observed: 3pm; floor: ground flo; exact location: side bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; ; additional information: recology did not pick up;

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