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1524 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0596011 7 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1524 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 1907
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,422 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0596011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Arriaza Raul & Denise
Mailing address
4248 23rd St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
071612

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Initial analysis

The 1524 Jackson Street property is a 3-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, built in 1907 and currently owned by Raul & Denise Arriaza. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past decade, including a seismic retrofit in 2017 to comply with the Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier 3), which was completed and received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). Most recently, in 2023, the building underwent a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to meet current fire safety codes, including the installation of new smoke detectors, sounders, and a wireless alarm communicator (completed in May 2023, with electrical work completed in June 2023). The building is also scheduled for an electrical service upgrade in January 2025, which will include a new 200-amp underground service with 7 meters.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over its history, particularly regarding its boiler system, which has required multiple permit renewals (most recently in 2024). A series of violations and inspections between 2000 and 2019 highlighted various safety concerns, including fire safety equipment maintenance, smoke detector requirements, and building infrastructure issues, all of which were eventually abated in April 2023. In 2011, a kitchen remodel was completed in unit #7, and there are records of several repairs and improvements to common areas throughout the building's history. Recent 311 calls from 2022 to 2024 primarily concern parking enforcement and street cleaning issues outside the building, rather than internal building maintenance concerns. The property appears to be maintaining compliance with current building codes and safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of mandatory retrofits and recent infrastructure improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1524 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
7th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1046 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.0%
Moderate concern 71.7%
Severe concern 8.3%
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

1524 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 02
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no unknown 372, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJun 02
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 156728 , serial no unknown 372

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