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833 Jones St

Downtown, SF 94109 0281001B 16 units · 4 fl · 1920

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 833 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 1920
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1920
Total area8,896 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0281001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Donnelly Ward J
Mailing address
1249 Geneva Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

833 Jones Street is a 16-unit, four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Donnelly Ward J. The building has undergone several major infrastructure improvements in recent years, most notably an $62,200 fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 to connect with new elevator equipment, and elevator-related work including a $70,000 machine room repair in 2021. The property has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints about door functionality dating back to 2002, and significant elevator-related work continuing through 2023. Other major improvements include a complete reroofing in 2018 ($22,800), window replacements in 2008 (vinyl windows for multiple units), and various mechanical upgrades including a new water heater installation and backflow device replacement.

The building's maintenance history shows several concerning safety and habitability issues over the years. In 2016, multiple violations were documented regarding carbon monoxide/smoke alarm compliance, structural maintenance, and various safety systems. A serious water leak incident occurred in 2005 affecting the main stairway and elevator shaft. The property has also experienced gas line repairs, including documented leaks in five units in 2017. Fire safety systems have been a recurring focus, with multiple inspections and corrections required for sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and fire extinguishers between 2005 and 2024. Recent history shows ongoing challenges with building access and security, though many of these issues have been addressed through subsequent repairs and upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 833 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
66th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.1%
Moderate concern 61.4%
Severe concern 29.5%
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

833 Jones St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Nov 08
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Condition Corrected
311 RequestSep 28
Garbage and debris

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