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1895 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0600017 38 units · 6 fl · 1927

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
Above average
avg 1.4
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1895 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 1927
2 or more units
38 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units38
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area39,827 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0600017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Charles Glass & Fred Baum A
Mailing address
Michael Baum/resch Polster 9200 West Sunset Blvd #900 West Hollywood CA 90069
Last sale
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Initial analysis

1895 Jackson Street is a 6-story, 38-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years, with the most recent being a $24,000 kitchen cabinet replacement project in September 2023. Between 2009 and 2021, multiple unit renovations were completed, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 203, 305, 406, 604, and 702, with accompanying electrical and plumbing upgrades. The building received a new roof in 2014 at a cost of $70,000 and underwent important safety improvements, including fire escape modifications in 2010.

Recent concerns have emerged regarding building systems and safety compliance. Most notably, there is an active investigation (as of January 2025) into heating system issues, with complaints in late 2024 indicating steam heat was being turned off daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Additionally, there is a current violation issued in November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building has a documented history of various fire safety inspection issues between 2017 and 2023, including violations related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, exit maintenance, and sleeping area requirements, though most have been corrected following inspections. Historical complaints from 2012-2013 indicated problems with water temperature control, while other past issues included concerns about an unauthorized room construction in unit 203 (2009) and an alleged illegal room rental (2010), both of which were subsequently resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1895 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
4th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 924 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.2%
Moderate concern 77.2%
Severe concern 12.6%
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

1895 Jackson St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Dec 02
Date last observed: 30-nov-25; time last observed: 11:25am; floor: 3; unit: 302; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: we are unable to turn our heat on and it is 55 degrees in our unit.;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintDec 01
No heat - management has heat on timer

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