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1512-1516 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0596009 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1512-1516 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0596009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gerald K Dowd Fmly Lvg Revo
Mailing address
Dowd Gerald K & Sylvia M Tr P.O. Box 117057 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
072213

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1512 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1514 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1516 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1512-1516 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Gerald K Dowd Family Living Trust, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1908. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2015, when comprehensive renovations were performed including kitchen and bathroom updates, drywall replacements, furnace replacement, and window upgrades at a cost of $100,000. This was preceded by important facade work in 2012-2013 to replace stucco with redwood siding, install new wood windows, and address dry rot issues, all while maintaining the historic character of the building. The building has received systematic upgrades to its safety systems, including electrical rewiring in 2015 with smoke detectors installation, and plumbing improvements including bathroom and kitchen remodeling.

Historically, the building experienced a cluster of violations in October 2000, which were promptly addressed by November 27, 2000, involving ceiling repairs, fire extinguisher maintenance, and various plumbing and electrical issues. More recent issues have primarily been related to street-level concerns outside the building, with multiple reports of waste and parking violations between 2016 and 2023, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The property has maintained regular inspections and undergone several major renovations since 2008, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance with housing standards. Recent 311 calls from 2018-2023 have mostly concerned external matters such as street cleaning and parking enforcement, rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 1512-1516 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
53th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 529 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.8%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 34.3%
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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1512-1516 Jackson St event timeline

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2023
311 Request May 08
Human or animal waste
Human or Animal Waste

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