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801 Jones St

Downtown, SF 94109 0281002A 60 units · 5 fl · 1918

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 801 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 1918
2 or more units
60 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
Units60
Floors5
Year built1918
Total area34,011 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0281002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
H/S Partners Ii Lp
Mailing address
1704 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
030700

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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801 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
812 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
800 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
801 E Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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AI summary

801 Jones Street is a 5-story, 60-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1918, currently owned by H/s Partners Ii Lp. The building has undergone significant telecommunications upgrades between 2002 and 2021, primarily related to T-Mobile equipment installations and modifications, including antenna replacements, cabinet updates, and electrical work totaling over $200,000. A domestic boiler replacement was completed in 2022, and major electrical system upgrades were performed in 2003, including a 600-amp service installation.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and infrastructure issues, most notably with an elevator system that has shown inconsistent operation in 2015-2016 and required multiple repairs. There have been persistent moisture and mold problems reported in unit 308's bathroom between 2016 and 2018, and multiple fire safety violations have emerged, including a sleeping area requirement violation issued in November 2023. The building's elevator has historically required emergency services for stranded occupants, though no injuries have been reported. Recent history (2023-2025) shows ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple garbage-related service requests in early 2025. The property has also seen two tenant buyouts in 2020 and 2021, valued at approximately $102,250 combined.

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Risk rating

How 801 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
14th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 385 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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 4.4%
Moderate concern 92.5%
Severe concern 3.1%
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

801 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 16
Garbage and debris

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