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219-233 Jones St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0338002 20 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Tenderloin
At or below average
avg 12.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 219-233 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 1925
2 or more units
20 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
Units20
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0338002
Ownership

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

Owner name
King Family Living Trust
Mailing address
Willie J King 141 Julian Ave San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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219 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
225 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
233 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 20-unit apartment building at 219-233 Jones Street, owned by King Family Living Trust, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1925 and located in the Tenderloin neighborhood. The building has undergone numerous improvements and repairs over the years, with the most recent significant work being a recommencement of previously approved work in November 2024. The property has a history of building code compliance issues, particularly in 2006-2011, when multiple violations were addressed including egress obstructions, fire system maintenance, and accessibility requirements. More recent improvements include plumbing upgrades such as the replacement of underground water service in 2017, electrical system modernization with new kitchen circuits, and various unit renovations.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety system inspections and periodic violations related to fire alarms, sprinklers, and fire escapes, with the most recent fire complaints in October 2024 showing no merit for fire extinguisher and standpipe system issues. A notable pattern of 311 calls for street cleaning and sanitation issues has been recorded in January 2025, though these are primarily exterior to the building. The property has gone through multiple rounds of inspections and upgrades to meet modern building standards, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations in multiple units, accessibility modifications, and various plumbing and electrical improvements. While there have been several active complaints regarding unauthorized modifications and use changes over the years, many of these have been resolved through proper permitting and inspections. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood presents ongoing challenges with street-level sanitation and public safety, though the building itself has maintained regular fire safety inspections and compliance where violations have been identified.

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Risk rating

How 219-233 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
88th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 21 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.8%
Moderate concern 44.3%
Severe concern 43.9%
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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219-233 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 13
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestFeb 26
Encampment

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