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1525 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0597024 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 1525 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 1910
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 built1910
Total area4,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0597024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Low Marsha
Mailing address
1556 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
092619

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1525 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Marsha Low, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1910. The building has seen consistent infrastructure updates in recent years, including a 2023 kitchen countertop replacement in Apartment #1, a 2022 plumbing upgrade involving toilet and waste pipe replacements in the same unit, and a substantial electrical system upgrade with a seven-unit panel replacement in 2020. Historical records show earlier improvements including reroofing projects in 2004 and 1990, and a code compliance upgrade in 1986.

The property experienced two routine housing inspections that resulted in multiple violations in 2008, primarily related to electrical systems, door mechanisms, and other safety-related issues; these were all resolved by February 2008. A 2000 fire safety inspection identified an egress obstruction that was subsequently addressed. Recent activity around the property has generated multiple 311 calls, predominantly regarding street cleaning issues, with several reports of abandoned furniture and debris between 2024 and 2020, though all were resolved through proper channels. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of essential systems, with no active violations or safety concerns currently on file.

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Risk rating

How 1525 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
60th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 450 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 35.3%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 45.2%
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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1525 Jackson St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jan 21
Upgrade fire alarm system and devices with supervisory to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1
$10,000 · Complete
Electrical PermitJan 21
Upgrade fire alarm systmes and devices with supervisory comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 fire alarm devices 29

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