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247-249 Jersey St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6537039 2 units · 3 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
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 247-249 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 1925
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.

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 1925
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area3,275 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6537039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
249 Jersey St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
October 12, 2000

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249 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
247 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 247-249 Jersey Street in Noe Valley is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Phyllis Ball. The building has undergone significant renovations and repairs over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring in 2020-2023. Notably, in 2020, the building experienced a plumbing leak that caused extensive damage, leading to a major restoration project costing $72,845 that included kitchen, dining room, and bedroom repairs, as well as the addition of a new bathroom and structural upgrades. This incident prompted additional electrical work to rewire affected areas and the installation of new furnaces in 2007 and 2023. The building has seen consistent maintenance and improvements, including window replacements (2019), bathroom additions (2015 and 2021), and various infrastructure upgrades such as a panel upgrade for unit 249 (2015) and the installation of tankless water heaters (2023).

Recent maintenance activity has included multiple attempts to address parking-related issues and compliance matters in the vicinity, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance. The property has been generally well-maintained, with documented permits for all major work and no recorded building code violations or significant safety concerns. The most significant recent building-related incident was a noise complaint regarding construction activity in March 2021, though this complaint is no longer active. Regular maintenance items, such as sewer-related issues and parking concerns, have been addressed through standard city channels and enforcement procedures.

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Risk rating

How 247-249 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

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
68thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 601 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

247-249 Jersey St event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Mar 03
Work category: 1p; replace two tank water heater with vesta tankless water heaters
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