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3877-3879 Jackson St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 0990019 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Presidio Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3877-3879 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1910
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
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area4,324 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0990019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Clinton B Ashford ,md 1750 South Lumpkin Street Athens GA 30606
Last sale
April 27, 2022

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3877 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3879 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 3877-3879 Jackson Street is a historic 2-story, 2-unit multi-family residence built in 1910, currently owned by Ashford Ventures LLC. The building's recent history includes several significant developments related to unit legalization and renovation plans. In early 2024, a major renovation project was proposed (though subsequently cancelled) that aimed to remodel the building, legalize an unauthorized dwelling unit (UDU) to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), upgrade code compliance features including stairs and egress paths, and improve various interior and exterior elements. This larger project was initially identified as requiring Historic Planning review due to its impact on the front façade and would necessitate a variance for rear setback encroachment.

The building has a documented history of unauthorized unit usage and rental violations, with multiple reports of short-term rental activity across all three units (3877, 3879, and 3879A), though these complaints were ultimately determined to have "No Violation" status. Infrastructure issues have been present, including multiple sewer-related incidents in 2022-2023, and various maintenance concerns have been addressed over the years, such as a complete reroofing project in 2006 and a plumbing repair in 2012. The property has experienced some recent maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding graffiti, illegal postings, and general cleaning issues. The current owners acquired the property in 2022 with intentions to remodel for personal use, particularly for their growing family, while the planning records indicate ongoing interest in combining and legalizing existing units to align with zoning requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3877-3879 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
39thpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 110 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building age

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

3877-3879 Jackson St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record May 07
UDU Screening
Closed - Informational
Planning ProjectMay 03
Per Planning Code Section 207.2, proposal to legalize the UDU to an attached ADU. The scope also includes a remodel of all units and the shared basement, including the following: new interior finishes, fixtures, appliances, and lighting throughout; replacement of the existing windows in-kind (except at the historic front façade); replace existing skylights with new; new roofing; removal of the existing upper floor rear decks; exterior finish paint and repairs; replace both sets of stairs to be code compliant; improved path of egress; and improved fire separation between the units.

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