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1554-1558 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0596016 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 1554-1558 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 1911
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 built1911
Total area3,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0596016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wang Shang & Fan Cathy Ye
Mailing address
1554 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
010621

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1554 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1556 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1558 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 1554-1558 Jackson Street, located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1911. Recent improvements include comprehensive updates completed in 2019-2020, such as window replacements, a major second-floor remodel of unit 1554 including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and the installation of new 96% efficient furnaces. The building's maintenance history reveals attention to safety concerns, with repairs and upgrades following a 2008 violation regarding deteriorated rear stairs and multiple renovation projects between 2010-2014 addressing various structural and systems upgrades.

The property has experienced several notable issues requiring regulatory attention, including a 2007 complaint about unauthorized interior remodeling, a 2008 citation for stair safety concerns, and a 2012 incident involving sparks and sewage in the garage area, which were investigated and resolved. The owners have completed multiple permit-required improvements, including plumbing upgrades (new water heaters and furnaces) and electrical system updates, demonstrating ongoing commitment to building maintenance and compliance. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, recent records show consistent permit compliance and completion of required repairs, with the most significant historical issues having been addressed through proper permitting and remediation processes. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding street cleanliness, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1554-1558 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
89th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 124 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.5%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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1554-1558 Jackson St event timeline

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

2020
Plumbing Permit Jan 27
Remove & dispose of old furnaces (2) and install new 96% efficient furnace (2) in new location in garage.
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