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3817-3819 Jackson St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 0990028 2 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 Presidio Heights
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 3817-3819 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 1905
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area4,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0990028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Castellino Joyce Living Tru
Mailing address
Joyce Castellino Trustee 268 Eleanor Dr Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
031408

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3819 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3817 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3817-3819 Jackson Street in Presidio Heights, owned by Castellino Joyce Living Trust, was constructed in 1905 and has undergone several significant infrastructure updates over the years. Most notably, in 2015, both sewer lines and housetraps were replaced, addressing critical plumbing infrastructure needs. The building experienced a concerning construction-related complaint in February 2020 regarding a fireplace that reportedly posed safety risks and caused smoke leakage into adjacent living spaces, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have emerged in 2024, including a sewer backup incident from the side sewer vent in September that has since been resolved, and ongoing issues with tree root damage affecting the sidewalk in September and December 2024. The property has undergone various permitted work including street space usage in 2015 and 2019 (each costing $1), though some permits such as those for reroofing in 1998 and underground electrical service in 2005 show as expired in the records. While there have been multiple fire alarm activations recorded (ranging from false alarms to unintentional smoke detector activations), none have resulted in civilian injuries or confirmed fires. The building's recent history also includes various parking-related incidents and sidewalk maintenance issues, though these are more related to the surrounding infrastructure than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 3817-3819 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
56th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 80 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.7%
Moderate concern 17.6%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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3817-3819 Jackson St event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Feb 24
The construction of the fireplace is dagerous whenever used, smoke leakes into other like living spaces.
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