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1790 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0594004A 30 units · 6 fl · 1940

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 1790 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 1940
2 or more units
30 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1940
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
Floors6
Year built1940
Total area38,322 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0594004A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dewolf Realty Po Box 591540 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 30-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 1790 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Alice Dudum Survivor's Trust, has undergone several significant updates and faced various challenges since its construction in 1940. Most recently, in July 2023, the building began upgrading its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, following similar work in 2016 that involved installing a new wireless fire alarm system. The building has undergone substantial unit improvements, including kitchen renovations in 2018 (Units 605 and 701) and 2021 (Units 304, 402, and 604), along with a domestic hot water boiler replacement in early 2021. A notable incident occurred in 2021 when an awning/canopy over the front entrance became a safety concern, leaning significantly before being repaired later that year.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety systems, with multiple fire safety complaints being promptly addressed between 2017 and 2023, including issues with extinguishers, alarm systems, and fire escape maintenance. Historical issues from the early 2000s included fire escape ladder repairs and various fire-related citations, all of which were resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate ongoing attention to maintenance, with reports of sidewalk defects, garbage management issues, and lighting concerns being addressed by appropriate city departments. While there have been two heating complaints in 1998 and one water leak issue in 2016, these appear to be isolated incidents. The building has a history of false fire alarms and system activations, which is not uncommon for multi-family buildings of this age.

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Risk rating

How 1790 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
7thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 896 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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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

1790 Jackson St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint May 09
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
DBI ComplaintJan 15
Date last observed: 14-jan-26; time last observed: 10:52am; identity of person performing the work: aaron sinelnikoff - building ; exact location: common area; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; disabled acc: elevator/lift; ; additional information: service elevator permit has been expired since 2011;

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