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1542 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0596013 6 units · 3 fl · 1912

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1542 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 1912
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area5,205 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0596013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Quon Yin Lee Family Trust
Mailing address
6527 Hagen Blvd El Cerrito CA 94530
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1542 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Quon Yin Lee Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since 2017, most notably a completed soft-story retrofit that brought the 1912 structure into compliance with seismic safety requirements, earning a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). Between 2018 and 2020, the property underwent substantial renovations including the conversion of garage and storage spaces into two ADU units (Accessory Dwelling Units) worth $172,000, though this work did generate a brief complaint in October 2020 regarding unauthorized construction activity and noise. The building's recent history shows proactive maintenance and upgrading of safety systems, with completed work addressing various structural and safety requirements including the installation of new retaining walls in 2013 and modification of structural elements in the garage in 2020.

Historical records from 2000-2004 indicate that the building experienced several maintenance challenges, including issues with lead paint, fire safety systems, plumbing, and pest control, though all these violations were resolved between 2000-2001. More recent inspections and permits demonstrate ongoing upkeep and modernization efforts, including parking space modifications and multiple sidewalk cleaning responses. The property is currently listed with a Tier 3 soft-story retrofit status, indicating that all required seismic upgrades have been completed, and there have been no recent building violations or complaints regarding habitability or maintenance issues. The building's recent permit history and completed work suggest appropriate attention to structural safety, though prospective tenants should note the property's historical age of over 110 years.

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Risk rating

How 1542 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
46th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 608 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.3%
Moderate concern 28.5%
Severe concern 29.2%
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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1542 Jackson St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jun 02
Blocking driveway cite only
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