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925 Jones St

Downtown, SF 94109 0276006 31 units · 5 fl · 1922

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 Downtown
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 925 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 1922
2 or more units
31 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
Units31
Floors5
Year built1922
Total area18,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0276006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Palmer John T
Mailing address
100 Shoreline Hwy Suite 160 Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 31-unit, 5-story apartment building at 925 Jones Street, owned by John T. Palmer, has undergone several significant improvements and faced recurring issues over its history. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the building received substantial safety upgrades, including a fire alarm system modernization ($71,400) to comply with current fire codes, installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and replacement of electrical equipment with five new breakers and panels. The building has a documented history of maintenance and compliance work, including a 2022 reroofing project ($50,000) and earlier repairs to the parapet in 1988.

Recent concerns include an active complaint from December 2024 about an unauthorized kitchen renovation being used as a sleeping area, and past issues with the elevator system as of March 2024. The building has faced multiple violations and complaints since 2000, with the most significant clusters occurring in 2005-2010, including problems with heating system compliance, ventilation, security features, and various maintenance issues. While many of these historical violations have been resolved, as evidenced by timely abatements, the building's age (constructed in 1922) and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also undergone regular fire safety inspections and improvements, with the most recent fire system upgrades bringing it into compliance with current fire safety codes. Recent maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, though the active complaint about the unauthorized kitchen renovation suggests there may be ongoing compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 925 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
29th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 318 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.0%
Moderate concern 73.8%
Severe concern 20.2%
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

925 Jones St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Aug 20
Work category: 11p; furnish and install (1) new watts 1/2" backflow assembly (sn#38767) for steam boiler. decommission (1) backflow (sn#lu489) removed by others.
Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 11
Work category: 8p; replacement of steam boiler serial #48492

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