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181 Jersey St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6536026 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 181 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,431 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6536026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hsiao Julia
Mailing address
181 Jersey St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120617

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Initial analysis

181 Jersey Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1900 and owned by Julia Hsiao. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, with the most substantial work occurring in the early 2000s. Major renovations include a 2001 rear yard extension project costing $185,000, and comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2003 involving new lighting, switches, receptacles, and kitchen remodels. The property has seen consistent maintenance and improvements, including kitchen renovations in 1995, foundation work in 1993, and the installation of a carport in 1993. Earlier improvements also included a fireplace relocation in 2003 and window replacements in 1994.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly in the past three years, with multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents between 2020 and 2024, though most cases were either unresolved or resulted in citations. There have been two documented instances of sidewalk parking in 2021, and various parking-related complaints continue to be logged, including a temporary moving sign request in 2020. Maintenance issues have been addressed promptly, including a tree maintenance case in 2020 near low voltage lines. The building's permit history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with all major work completed successfully, indicating good property management practices over time. The most significant structural changes appear to have been completed by the early 2000s, with no major modifications recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 181 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
75th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 470 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.7%
Moderate concern 9.6%
Severe concern 6.7%
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

181 Jersey St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 22
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$19,000 · Complete

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