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2850-2852 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0977009 3 units · 2 fl · 1936

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 2850-2852 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 1936
2 or more units
3 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 1936
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1936
Total area4,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0977009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Watson Paul M Ttee 31656 Sea Level Dr Malibu CA 90265
Last sale
January 06, 2003

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2852 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2850 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2850-2852 Jackson St in Pacific Heights, built in 1936 and containing 3 units, is currently owned by Exempt Marital Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, including a complete reroofing project in March 2023 costing $12,000, stair repairs at the rear of the property in 2021, and a major electrical system upgrade in April 2021 that involved installing new service with four meter sockets and circuit breaker panels. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure, with previous work including window replacements in 2010 (19 wood insulated casement windows) and various reroofing projects in 1993 and 2003.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, particularly with sewer issues, having recorded incidents in 2022 including a sewage backup and a water leak, though these were addressed by the Public Utilities Commission. The building has been subject to routine safety inspections in 2014 and 2001, both of which are listed as not active. Recent history shows recurring parking-related issues in the vicinity, with multiple complaints about blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between 2022 and 2024, though most of these cases were either resolved without citation or the offending vehicles could not be located upon officer arrival. A malfunctioning alarm system was the only recorded fire-related incident, and there have been no recorded civilian injuries or other significant safety incidents.

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Risk rating

How 2850-2852 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
91stpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 87 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2850-2852 Jackson St event timeline

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