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2210 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0589003 30 units · 8 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2210 Jackson 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 1927
2 or more units
30 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1927
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units30
Floors8
Year built1927
Total area40,828 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0589003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Esther S & Robert E Berger, 1290 Lakeview Dr Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
April 16, 1992

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Initial analysis

The 30-unit, 8-story apartment building at 2210 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the E S & R E Berger Family Trust, has a complex maintenance and violation history spanning several decades since its construction in 1927. The property has undergone multiple fire safety upgrades, with the most recent significant improvement occurring in May 2024, including the installation of modern fire alarm features such as low-frequency audibles and smoke detectors, as well as the replacement of existing bells with horn/strobes. The building experienced routine safety inspections and multiple fire code violations between 2010-2021, all of which were subsequently abated. Notably, there was a concerning period of heating issues in 2003-2015, including violations for inadequate heat provision, though these have been addressed through various system upgrades.

Recent maintenance work has included the replacement of two 119-gallon water storage tanks in 2024 and 2011, gas line testing in multiple units between 2008-2020, and various plumbing and electrical system upgrades. A significant tenant complaint was filed in 2020 regarding unauthorized plumbing and bathroom work in several units, which was resolved in 2022. The building underwent tenant buyouts in 2018 involving two tenants for $1,500 each. While the property has had its share of violations and maintenance issues, the management has generally taken steps to address these problems, as evidenced by the consistent abatement of violations and ongoing system improvements, including the recent comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing over $110,000. The building's record shows particular attention to fire safety compliance, with multiple fire-related inspections and corrections made over the years, though there have been periodic lapses requiring follow-up inspections and corrections.

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Risk rating

How 2210 Jackson 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
8thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 886 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 75%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2210 Jackson St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint May 09
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued

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