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2821 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0980029 6 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 2821 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,219 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0980029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nadell Andrew T & Ramsey El
Mailing address
2821 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
120208

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2821 Jackson Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Andrew T. Nadell and El Ramsey, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past decades. Most recently, in December 2022, the building received multiple fire code violations related to sleeping area requirements, with at least one of these violations being referred to a hearing. In 2016, the property faced notable concerns with mold, dilapidated structure, and maintenance issues including peeling paint, rotting boards, and problematic window trim - all of which raised potential lead paint exposure concerns. The building's seismic safety compliance became a significant issue in 2014, when the property was cited for not submitting required documentation under San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this violation was eventually abated in 2015.

Historical records show various repair and improvement efforts, including dry rot repairs in 2003 (permit value $5,000), more recent wood replacement work in 2016 (permit value $3,000), and several completed remodeling projects from 1998-1999. A concerning incident occurred in 2006 when an unsafe trench excavation was reported as potentially compromising the building's foundation. The property has seen regular inspection activity, with routine inspections in 1998, 1999, and 2011 showing varying conditions. Recent activity in 2023-2024 has primarily involved routine municipal services such as street cleaning and parking enforcement, with complaints regarding abandoned furniture and seasonal debris being reported and resolved through city services. Additionally, there are ongoing planning proceedings regarding a proposed unit merger to restore the building to a single-family home configuration, though this remains in "Submitted" status as of the most recent records.

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Risk rating

How 2821 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
57th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 414 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.4%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 19.2%
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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The story over time

2821 Jackson St event timeline

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

2022
Fire Complaint Dec 15
Multiple Fire Code Violations
Violation Issued

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