Free SF apartment background check

810 Jones St

Downtown, SF 94109 0282008 21 units · 4 fl · 1916

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 810 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 1916
2 or more units
21 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
Units21
Floors4
Year built1916
Total area14,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0282008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martin Harband Exempt Tr
Mailing address
Martin E Harband 1565 Adrian Rd Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
062603

Landlord portfolio

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

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

798 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
810 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 4-story multi-family residential building at 810 Jones Street, owned by Martin Harband Exempt Tr, was constructed in 1916 and contains 21 units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure upgrades over the past two decades, including seismic retrofitting and ADA compliance work in 2002 (cost: $75,000), a complete reroofing in 2013 ($46,500), and various boiler and plumbing system updates. Most recently, in 2023-2024, the building received new mechanical upgrades, including the installation of a Peerless 64-08 steam boiler and an elevator meter socket system replacement. The building has faced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly with the steam heating system and elevator, as evidenced by recent complaints about radiator noise (2024) and multiple incidents involving elevator rescues. Fire safety has been a notable concern, with violations recorded in 2020 and 2022 regarding alarm systems and maintenance documentation, though these violations have been abated. Historical inspection records from 2004 and 2010 noted various safety-related issues, including fire escape maintenance and ventilation problems, all of which were subsequently addressed.

The building's infrastructure has received regular attention, with multiple plumbing system upgrades including water heater replacements (2019) and sewer lateral repairs (2014). Recent electrical work has focused on modernizing systems, including the addition of circuits and updating elevator power supply. While the property has experienced occasional water-related issues, such as ceiling damage in 2015 affecting the ground floor restaurant, and various (now-resolved) building complaints, there have been no recorded civilian injuries from fire or other incidents. The surrounding area has recently experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and waste management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding overflowing city garbage cans, though these are external to the building itself.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 810 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
53th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 211 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 9.2%
Moderate concern 58.5%
Severe concern 32.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

810 Jones St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

810 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 12
Garbage and debris

See all 14 events

Full history back to 2019 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 810 Jones St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 810 Jones St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.