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1515 Jackson St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0597026 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
Above average
avg 2.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1515 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 area4,416 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0597026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barsha Properties Llc
Mailing address
5214-f Diamond Heights Blvd San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
113006

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Initial analysis

The 1515 Jackson Street building is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential apartment building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Barsha Properties LLC. The building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program in 2017 at a cost of $20,000, achieving Tier 3 status with Certificate of Final Compliance issued. The property has a documented history of routine inspections, with significant violations noted during a 2016 inspection including the need for seismic bracing of the hot water heater, installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all units, and various electrical and safety compliance matters. A building fire occurred some time ago, attributed to equipment failure, though fortunately with no civilian injuries reported. The building has experienced water-related incidents as recorded by the fire department, including water/steam leaks, and has also had two alarm system-related incidents in 2009 that were promptly corrected.

More recent maintenance and cleanliness issues have been documented through 311 calls, primarily relating to street cleaning and debris removal in the vicinity of the building, with several calls regarding garbage and debris between December 2023 and October 2024. There have been recent reports of encampments and a damaged parking meter near the property, though they were either resolved or the responsible parties were unable to be located. While the building has had multiple violations and complaints over the years, the property has generally addressed issues through completed permits and inspections, with no active violations currently on record. The most recent routine inspections and 311 calls primarily relate to external maintenance and neighborhood cleanliness rather than internal building safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1515 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
80th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 225 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 47.4%
Moderate concern 25.3%
Severe concern 27.3%
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

1515 Jackson St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 09
Amplified sound electronics
Noise
311 RequestJun 19
Garbage and debris

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