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1580 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0596020 16 units · 4 fl · 1909

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
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 1580 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 1909
2 or more units
16 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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1909
Total area17,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0596020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ming & Manling Koo 2012 Irr
Mailing address
Koo Ming D & Manling Har H 988 Union St Apt 301 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1580 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Ming & Manling Koo 2012 Irr, has a documented history of maintenance and safety-related events spanning several years. Most recently, in 2023, substantial renovations were completed in Apartment #15, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling with an investment of $60,000. The building underwent mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2016 (cost: $80,000) to comply with seismic safety requirements, and this work has been completed and certified. Several concerning issues have emerged in recent years, including a February 2023 complaint about unregulated roof access and potential safety hazards, as well as past problems with heating systems, pest infestations, and plumbing concerns. Of particular note, there was a significant cluster of violations in 2015-2016 related to interior maintenance, including issues with window sills, water heater, baseboards, floor coverings, and potential lead hazards, though these were abated by May 2016.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety inspections over the years, with a consistent pattern of addressing fire safety concerns, including fire escape inspections and alarm system maintenance - all of which were corrected upon inspection. There have been multiple instances of false alarms, cooking-related incidents, and detector activations, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent records from 2024 show recurring issues with garbage and debris removal near the property, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for street cleaning. The property has undergone various improvements and repairs over time, including roof replacement in 2008, multiple unit renovations, and plumbing upgrades, indicating ongoing maintenance efforts by management. The building's historical data reflects a typical pattern for older San Francisco buildings, with periodic maintenance needs, response to tenant complaints, and compliance with city regulations, particularly regarding seismic safety through the completed soft-story retrofit.

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Risk rating

How 1580 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
16th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 945 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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 24.6%
Moderate concern 58.7%
Severe concern 16.7%
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

1580 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 12
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintMay 09
Sleeping Area Requirement

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