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777 Jones St

Downtown, SF 94109 0299001 54 units · 6 fl · 1911

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 777 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 1911
2 or more units
54 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
Units54
Floors6
Year built1911
Total area37,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0299001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ballyhallinan Family Lp
Mailing address
2308 Edwards St Berkeley CA 94702
Last sale
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801 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
777 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 54-unit, 6-story apartment building at 777 Jones St, owned by Ballyhallinan Family LP, has undergone numerous maintenance and safety upgrades since its construction in 1911. Recent significant work includes the 2020 replacement of a steam boiler, 2019 backflow prevention system upgrade, and 2018 domestic hot water tank replacement. The building also received substantial electrical improvements, notably in 2022 with Title 24 compliance upgrades in Unit 604, and earlier fire safety enhancements including a fire alarm system replacement and smoke detector installation in 2017.

Historical records from 2008-2009 indicate a period of multiple maintenance issues, including heating system failures, water leaks, and concerns about the garbage chute and stairs, though all these violations were resolved by April 2009. Fire safety inspections have identified various issues over the years, including sprinkler system concerns in 2023 (no merit) and elevator problems in 2023 (corrected). Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement matters, with one open issue regarding a damaged side sewer vent cover. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to systems requiring updates, including four separate plumbing heating and hot water system upgrades between 2011-2020, suggesting ongoing investment in building infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 777 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
22th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 349 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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 4.3%
Moderate concern 92.0%
Severe concern 3.7%
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

777 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 13
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 12
Garbage and debris

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