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216-218 Jersey St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6508006 7 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 216-218 Jersey 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 1915
2 or more units
7 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area5,027 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6508006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Petersen Thomas Edward
Mailing address
282 5th St West Sonoma CA 95476
Last sale
042617

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Included addresses

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216 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1146 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1148 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
218 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 216-218 Jersey Street in Noe Valley, owned by Thomas Edward Petersen and constructed in 1915, has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, with a focus on safety and structural integrity. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $67,200, bringing it into compliance with current seismic safety standards as a Tier 3 building. The property has also seen substantial renovation work, particularly in 2003, when major improvements were made including foundation replacement ($25,000), comprehensive electrical rewiring with a 200-amp service upgrade ($80,000), and interior remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. During the same period, some maintenance issues were addressed, including the replacement of dry-rotted wood trim and siding.

The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years. Three active violations from 2003 regarding unauthorized exterior siding removal remain unresolved, while several past violations related to fire safety and plumbing systems have been addressed, including fire extinguisher certification and water heater safety requirements. Recent maintenance work in 2017 included both electrical upgrades (installation of Ufer ground) and structural improvements. The property has been subject to regular routine housing inspections in 2002, 2007, and 2010, with varying degrees of issues noted. Most recently, there have been several 311 calls in 2023-2024 concerning the property's external environment, including noise complaints and reports of illegal postings, though these appear to be primarily related to the building's surroundings rather than the structure itself.

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Risk rating

How 216-218 Jersey 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
19th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1522 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.5%
Moderate concern 27.5%
Severe concern 28.0%
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

216-218 Jersey St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
Public utilities commission
billing request for service
311 RequestApr 13
Parking on sidewalk

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