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2165 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0603015 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2165 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1900
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0603015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Elder John K & Heather A Tr 2165 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
May 19, 2009

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2165 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, owned by John & Heather Elder, has undergone several significant renovations since 2009, including substantial bathroom and kitchen remodels. Most recently, in 2021-2022, there was an installation of new rear exterior doors with nanawall folding doors, though this work triggered a building complaint in January 2022 for being completed without proper inspections. Earlier renovations included a comprehensive bathroom and laundry room remodel in 2018 ($50,000), addition of two bathrooms on the third floor in 2013, and a major kitchen remodel in 2009 ($125,000). The building has faced some maintenance and safety issues, including a 2008 housing complaint regarding inadequate heat, lack of smoke detectors, and other concerns, though these were resolved by December 2008. More recent incidents include a sewage backup in November 2020 and multiple sidewalk parking violations documented between 2019-2020, suggesting ongoing issues with parking enforcement in the area. The property has also maintained its infrastructure with various upgrades, including plumbing updates for new fixtures and a 90% efficiency furnace installation in 2009, though several plumbing and roofing permits from that period are now expired. While the building has experienced some maintenance challenges, particularly in its earlier years, most recent permits and improvements suggest ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property.

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Risk rating

How 2165 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
36thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 616 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
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

2165 Jackson St event timeline

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2022
DBI Complaint Jan 31
Work without permit. pa#202108136392 still in filed stage and work was completed without inspections
Building Inspection Division

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