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3038-3040 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0975007 6 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3038-3040 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,487 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0975007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 210209 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
November 21, 2018

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3040 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3038 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 3038-3040 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, known as Golden Eight Properties LLC, has a century-long history dating back to 1900. The property undertook significant safety improvements in recent years, completing mandatory soft-story retrofitting in 2019 at a cost of $88,000, addressing structural vulnerability concerns. Building maintenance and safety compliance have been ongoing priorities, with the property undergoing various repairs including stair and porch renovations in 2020 and 2017 (such as replacing masonry stairs with treated wood framing and reconstructing dry-rotted portions at a total cost of $19,000).

The building has experienced several compliance issues and maintenance challenges over the years, particularly notable in 2017 when multiple violations were recorded, including concerns about lead paint hazards, carbon monoxide detector installation, and building maintenance (all of which were subsequently abated by September 2017). The property has also faced construction-related complaints, including reports of unpermitted demolition work in March 2020 during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, though this situation was resolved. Other concerns have included debris management issues, with multiple complaints between 2015-2020 regarding construction materials and site maintenance, though most of these were addressed within reasonable timeframes. A tenant buyout occurred in late 2019, resulting in two units vacating the premises for $75,000. The building's fire safety record shows several false alarms and system malfunctions, though there was one documented building fire with no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 3038-3040 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
41stpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 568 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3038-3040 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Tenant Buyout Apr 10
Tenant buyout · $25,000
1 tenant(s)
Building PermitFeb 20
Unit #1: replace kitchen cabinets & countertops, replace bathroom cabinet & tile, all in kind, repair flooring & paint. update plumbing and electrical.

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