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2950-2952 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0976012 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2950-2952 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
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,536 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0976012
Ownership

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

Owner name
James So & Vandy Tam Lvg Tr
Mailing address
James So & Vandy Tam, Trust 2950 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
032398

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2952 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2950 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 2950-2952 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1900, is a two-unit property currently owned by the James So & Vandy Tam Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent major work completed in 2010 involving entry stairs replacement, garage and roof deck modifications ($75,000), followed by structural revisions with additional concrete footings. Prior to that, the building saw substantial maintenance in 2006 with siding replacement to address dry rot issues and significant landscaping improvements.

The property has experienced some safety and maintenance challenges, most notably in 2003 when a routine housing inspection revealed multiple violations including security issues, stair repairs, and handrail deficiencies, all of which were successfully abated by October 1, 2003. While there have been multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding parking violations and sidewalk maintenance issues, these have primarily involved street conditions and parking enforcement matters rather than directly affecting the building's structural or safety systems. A carbon monoxide detector incident was reported with no actual CO detected. The building's permit history shows ongoing maintenance and upgrading of both units, including various kitchen and bathroom remodels in the 1990s, indicating regular upkeep of residential facilities.

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Risk rating

How 2950-2952 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
79th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 202 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.7%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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2950-2952 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 17
Reroofing no hot works
$30,000 · Complete

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