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2251 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0604031 6 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 2251 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 1914
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,607 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0604031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Schuman Allan M & Lynne M
Mailing address
2251 Jackson St # 1 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2251 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Allan M. and Lynne M. Schuman, was constructed in 1914 and has undergone several significant renovations and received multiple citations over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story Retrofit program as a Tier 3 property, with the work completed and Certificate of Final Completion issued, resolving previous violations from 2014, 2017, and 2020 regarding the retrofit requirements. Recent improvements include a reroofing project completed in 2005 (cost: $4,750), kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2012 (cost: $39,500) for both second and third-floor units, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The building experienced some compliance issues in the past, including multiple violations in 2016 related to fire safety equipment, smoke detection systems, and egress obstructions that remain active according to the latest records. There have also been several routine inspections and maintenance works, such as street space and sidewalk repairs in 2008 and furnace replacement in 2013.

The property has had multiple 311 calls regarding the surrounding area, primarily concerning parking violations and sidewalk cleaning, with several cases of tree root damage to the sidewalk reported between 2011-2012. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with permits for various improvements and repairs being properly obtained and mostly completed. However, the persistent active violations from the 2016 routine inspection related to fire safety and smoke detection systems suggest ongoing compliance requirements in those areas. The most recent building inspection records indicate that while major structural improvements have been completed, there are still outstanding issues related to fire safety systems that require attention.

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Risk rating

How 2251 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
18th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.2%
Moderate concern 48.8%
Severe concern 10.0%
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

2251 Jackson St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Apr 14
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 201802282485.
$5,000 · Complete

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