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161 Jordan Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1062015 4 units · 2 fl · 1919

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 Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 161 Jordan Ave 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 1919
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1D
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1919
Total area5,388 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1062015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brajkovich Patricia Louise
Mailing address
1154 Highland Dr Novato CA 94949
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 161 Jordan Avenue, owned by Patricia Louise Brajkovich, was built in 1919 in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most recently, in August 2023, the building completed a trenchless sewer replacement project, demonstrating investment in essential infrastructure. Other major upgrades include a 2005 reroofing project (cost: $20,005) and a 2003 electrical system upgrade to 200a 240v service with 5 meters. The building experienced a series of violations in 2001, including issues with water damage, sanitation, damaged ceilings, unsafe stairs, and fire safety concerns, all of which were abated by March 2013. More recent history shows regular maintenance responses, including a 2007 routine inspection and a 2002 complaint about inadequate heat that was quickly resolved.

The property has maintained its basic regulatory compliance since 2013, though several 311 calls have been logged in recent years, primarily relating to street cleaning and parking enforcement issues. Notable concerns in the building's past include a 1999 complaint about unsafe back stairs with dry rot and a 1996 heating system complaint regarding centralized controls affecting multiple units. The only recorded fire-related incident was an unintentional detector activation with no injuries. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing infrastructure needs, with the most recent major work focused on essential services like plumbing and electrical systems. The property's documented history suggests improved management response to maintenance issues in recent years, with no active building violations since 2013 and prompt resolution of most recent complaints.

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Risk rating

How 161 Jordan Ave'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
36th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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 66.6%
Moderate concern 20.7%
Severe concern 12.7%
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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The story over time

161 Jordan Ave event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Aug 03
Work category: 1p; trenchless sewer replacement project from the garage door to the curb/ install new sewer house trap and building cleanout.
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