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1730 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0594008 41 units · 4 fl · 1963

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1730 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 1963
2 or more units
41 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.

Building characteristics
Units41
Floors4
Year built1963
Total area28,451 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0594008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hsia-Chang Partnership
Mailing address
Hoey Chuck & Assoc 1221 Harrison St Apt 18 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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AI summary

The 41-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1730 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Hsia-Chang Partnership, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1963. The most recent major work involves final inspections related to multiple permits from 2018-2021, including repairs to deck floors, guardrails, screens, and replacement of windows and doors, with associated costs exceeding $250,000. Recent tenant concerns include an elevator malfunction reported in November 2023, where tenants experienced being trapped inside, and ongoing issues with construction-related disturbances in 2022-2023. The building has a history of fire safety violations, with a current open violation as of November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, and a past violation in 2020 concerning emergency lighting. Earlier maintenance history shows various improvements, including kitchen cabinet replacements in 2018 and bathroom renovations in 2019-2022, along with deck drain replacements in 2015. The property has experienced multiple complaints about roof usage, noise disturbances, and unauthorized work, with most issues being addressed through normal inspection processes. Regular plumbing maintenance has been performed, including bathroom fixtures updates and shower panel replacements between 2015-2022.

The building's history also includes routine safety inspections and some fire incident responses, though most incidents were non-injury related. While there were several building violations documented in 2001 related to fire safety (specifically smoke enclosure door closers), these were all abated by 2002. The property has experienced various maintenance issues typical of older buildings, including deck repairs, window replacements, and fire safety upgrades. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 regarding garbage and debris on the property suggest ongoing maintenance concerns, though these may not directly relate to building safety or habitability. A tenant buyout was recorded in February 2021 for $17,000 involving three tenants at a nearby address (1762 Jackson Street), though it's unclear if this directly relates to the 1730 Jackson Street property.

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Risk rating

How 1730 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

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
4th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 924 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 32.1%
Moderate concern 54.6%
Severe concern 13.3%
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

1730 Jackson St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Jun 19
Work category: 8p; remove and recycle the existing laars heating/hot water boiler, and replace it with a new laars mt2-0750 boiler. (job b-4075)
Complete
Fire ComplaintMay 16
Alarm Systems

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