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165 Jordan Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1062016 4 units · 2 fl · 1919

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
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 165 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.

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 1919
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1919
Total area5,388 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1062016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1154 Highland Dr Novato CA 94949
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 165 Jordan Avenue, a 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1919, has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements over the past two decades. Most recently, in November 2022, a new Peerless steam boiler was installed, replacing an older unit, which represents a positive update to the building's heating system. Earlier improvements include a 200A electrical service upgrade with five meters in 2003, and two separate roofing projects in 2005 and 2008, indicating regular maintenance of critical building systems.

The building experienced multiple maintenance challenges between 1996 and 2004, with several complaints filed regarding various issues. Notable past concerns included water damage, interior surface problems, and smoke detector safety compliance issues in 2001, along with electrical system concerns in 1999 and heating system deficiencies in 1999. All these violations were eventually resolved, with records indicating completion dates between 1999 and 2005. The property's recent history (2011 onwards) shows no significant building violations or major complaints regarding the building systems themselves, suggesting improved maintenance practices. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the location between 2022 and 2024, these have primarily related to street and sidewalk conditions, parking issues, or external matters not directly affecting the building's habitability or systems.

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Risk rating

How 165 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

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
36thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 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
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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

165 Jordan Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 20
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311 RequestFeb 20
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