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286 Jersey St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6508021 2 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 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 286 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 1904
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area2,058 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6508021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Blake Living Trust
Mailing address
Stephen & Nancy Clare Blake 286 Jersey St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
031521

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Initial analysis

The property at 286 Jersey Street in Noe Valley is a three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by Blake Living Trust and having undergone extensive renovations and maintenance work over recent years. The building has seen significant improvements between 2018-2020, including a major $210,000 renovation project adding decks and remodeling key living spaces, followed by foundation replacement work in late 2019 costing $70,000, and various interior updates including bathroom additions and access improvements. More recent maintenance includes the planned replacement of damaged terra cotta flue tiles with a metal chimney system in October 2024, demonstrating ongoing upkeep of building systems.

The property has experienced several construction-related issues, particularly during 2020, with multiple complaints regarding work being performed outside of permitted hours, COVID-19 safety protocol violations, and concerns about drainage modifications affecting neighboring properties. Infrastructure improvements have included new plumbing installations, electrical upgrades with a 100-amp subpanel replacement, and comprehensive remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens across multiple units. The building's recent history shows particular attention to structural integrity (foundation work) and safety systems (chimney replacement), while recent permits indicate ongoing maintenance of critical building systems. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property's external environment between 2021 and 2024, these primarily relate to parking and sidewalk issues rather than building-specific concerns, with most cases being resolved promptly by city departments.

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Risk rating

How 286 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
44th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1052 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.5%
Moderate concern 33.4%
Severe concern 15.1%
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

286 Jersey St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Oct 09
Removal of (e) damaged terra cotta flue tiles nd repolace with listed class-a metal chiney system. this is a repair, not a reconstruction. no roof work seen from street.
$9,000 · Issued

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