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1817 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0600013 14 units · 4 fl · 1963

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1817 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 1963
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units14
Floors4
Year built1963
Total area14,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0600013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cornelius & Catherine Keigh
Mailing address
Cornelius & Catherine Keigh 1564 Columbus Avenue Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
092607

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1817 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Cornelius & Catherine Keigh, has undergone significant improvements since its 1963 construction, focusing primarily on modernization and safety compliance. Most notably, the building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program, achieving CFC certification, with work continuing as recently as 2023 to modify moment frames and ensure structural integrity. The property has seen substantial unit improvements across multiple levels, including comprehensive remodeling of Penthouse 1 and 2 (2022), Unit 8 (2021), and the installation of new fire safety systems, including an upgraded fire alarm system (2020) with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. Exterior improvements have included stucco replacement (2022), siding repairs (2019), and a 2020 fire escape refurbishment project.

The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance challenges over its history, including multiple fire alarm system complaints (most recent in 2022, resolved), and various construction-related complaints regarding dust and work permits (2020). A notable compliance issue was identified in 2020 regarding the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this was eventually abated in 2024. Historical violations from 2002 related to fire safety requirements are no longer active. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned parking enforcement issues, with several reports of blocked driveways in 2024. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since completing major retrofitting and modernization work, with no current open violations or complaints related to habitability or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1817 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
6th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 905 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.9%
Moderate concern 81.1%
Severe concern 6.0%
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

1817 Jackson St event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 17
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