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1519-1521 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0597025 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
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 1519-1521 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1906
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,046 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0597025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1519 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
April 09, 2019

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1521 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1519 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 1519-1521 Jackson Street in Nob Hill, owned by Hu Yingting, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, the building received a complete reroofing in August 2021, costing $13,000, which represents the latest in a series of roofing projects dating back to 1990. The property has seen substantial window-related work, with major projects in 2000-2002 involving the removal and reinstallation of windows, including a notable incident in July 2000 when unpermitted window and wall modifications led to a housing inspection complaint that was resolved by September 2001. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to upkeep, though there have been periodic issues with graffiti on the property, with the most recent occurrences in 2022. The surrounding area has experienced several parking-related incidents near the property between 2019-2021, though these are external to the building itself. There are no recorded fire incidents or civilian injuries associated with the property, and the building's documented history suggests regular maintenance and prompt addressing of violations when they occurred.

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Risk rating

How 1519-1521 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
87thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 146 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1519-1521 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Project Jul 29
Renovate 2-unit, 2-story building to 2-unit, 3-story building. Add elevator to all levels. Reconstruct entry stair and enclose entry vestibule. cut building back at rear. Basement: add habitable area behind garage to unit 1519 (rec rm + bath). FLR '1': renovate kitchen, living, dining, bathroom, pwdr + washer/dryer. FLR '2' renovate bath, add bath, washer/dryer and family rm. FLR '3': create new story for kit, living, dining, pwdr rm. ROOF: create stair/elev penthouse + roof deck to unit 1521 use only.
Submitted
Planning RecordJan 07
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