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3119 Jackson St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0983020 9 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3119 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 1909
2 or more units
9 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 1909
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area8,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0983020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Rsi Realty/mgmnt Assocs Po Box 15746 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood, 3119 Jackson Street is a 3-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1909 containing 9 units. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably a fire alarm system improvement in 2023 ($35,738) to meet current fire code requirements, following a similar upgrade in early 2023 that included new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2016 and has addressed its soft-story status with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent plumbing upgrades include the 2024 decommissioning of a steam boiler system, following the installation of a new boiler in 2018, and the addition of gas fireplaces in multiple units in 2017. The electrical system received substantial upgrades in 2017, including a panel replacement and installation of subpanels for all units.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including roofing work in 2004 and 1989, though there was an important cluster of building violations identified in 2006 related to fire safety and accessibility that were all addressed by October 2006. Two notable complaints from 2001-2002 concerned mildew and water damage issues, but these were resolved. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to safety concerns, with all recent fire complaints (2024, 2023, 2017, and 2010) being promptly corrected. Recent maintenance activities suggest a proactive approach to building systems, though there have been occasional issues noted through 311 calls, such as a sewage backup in 2018 and environmental health service requests. The property has maintained compliance with various city requirements, including the soft-story retrofit program, and continues to perform regular system upgrades to enhance safety and comfort for residents.

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Risk rating

How 3119 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
23th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 742 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

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 36.5%
Moderate concern 40.4%
Severe concern 23.1%
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

3119 Jackson St event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Sep 16
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 751803, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintSep 16
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 142683 , serial no 751803

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