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2899 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0980019 10 units · 3 fl · 1955

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 2899 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 1955
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1955
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1955
Total area6,458 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0980019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
435 Los Cerros Dr Greenbrae CA 94904
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 2899 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Castle Enterprises, was constructed in 1955 and has undergone several significant updates and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $90,000, including the installation of a concrete-encased grounding electrode, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2018-2019, the property underwent substantial remediation following multiple violations related to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with fire escape ladders, carbon monoxide detectors, interior wall damages, and lead paint concerns. All these violations were officially abated by October 31, 2019.

More recent concerns have emerged in 2024, with fire violations issued for alarm system maintenance and sleeping area requirements, though the alarm system violation has been abated. The building has experienced three fire-related incidents in recent years, including a cooking fire contained to a container, and two false alarms. The property completed its soft-story retrofit requirements as a Tier 3 building, receiving a Certificate of Final Completion. Multiple 311 calls in recent years primarily relate to parking enforcement issues and street cleaning matters outside the building, as well as two fire-related violations in 2024, which indicate ongoing monitoring of safety systems. The building's history reflects a progression from significant maintenance issues in 2018 to more recent, though still concerning, fire safety compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2899 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
30thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 674 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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 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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
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

2899 Jackson St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 13
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. replacing the fire alarm system and adding lf horns to the units.
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Electrical PermitApr 13
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units.

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