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2881-2883 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0980021 2 units · 4 fl · 1900

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 2881-2883 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
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 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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area5,001 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0980021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wei Herbert & Shwu-ling Tru 2881 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
May 02, 2014

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2883 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2881 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 2881-2883 Jackson Street is a two-unit, four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Wei Fmly 2002 Tr. The building underwent significant renovations in 2012-2013, including complete remodeling of both units with new bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities, plus the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system featuring sprinklers, monitoring equipment, and a new 200-amp electrical service panel. In later years, improvements included sewer lateral work in 2016 and continued maintenance of utility systems.

The building's history includes some concerning incidents, particularly regarding unauthorized units. A third unit (2881A) was reportedly discovered in 2002, which had also been the subject of a 2010 complaint regarding illegal modifications and safety concerns related to kitchen fires. More recently, there has been a pattern of parking enforcement issues, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding blocked driveways. The property has experienced four documented fire-related incidents between 2023 and previous years, though none resulted in civilian injuries, and at least one was determined to be a false alarm. While the building management has made significant investments in safety systems and infrastructure improvements, these unauthorized unit issues and recent parking concerns suggest ongoing challenges with building regulation compliance and neighborhood access.

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Risk rating

How 2881-2883 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
83rdpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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