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1342 Jones St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0214014 6 units · 3 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1342 Jones 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 1913
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1913
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area8,477 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0214014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1342 Jones St Apt 7 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 1342 Jones Street in Nob Hill, owned by Katherine A. Fong, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past few years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 (evidencing compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements), and has recently updated its fire safety systems with a new alarm system installation in 2023 that includes modern components such as smoke detectors, manual stations, and horn/strobes. The building has maintained active upkeep with recent improvements including a $40,000 kitchen remodel in Unit #6 (completed in 2024) and the installation of a replacement steam boiler system in 2017. Historical records show several compliance issues from 2000-2010 primarily related to fire safety systems, lead paint concerns, and boiler permit renewals, all of which were eventually resolved.

Recent infrastructure improvements include work on the rear retaining wall in 2020 and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades associated with the building's modernization efforts. The property has experienced minimal recent complaints, with none regarding serious safety or habitability issues. The building's maintenance history shows an active response to regulatory requirements, particularly regarding seismic safety and fire safety compliance. The most recent building activity includes minor adjustments to the fire alarm system in 2024, specifically the removal of sounders on the first level. While there were several street space permits issued between 2017-2020, these are standard municipal permits and do not indicate any building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1342 Jones 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
61stpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 439 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

1342 Jones St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 17
Re roofing no hot works
$63,240 · Complete
DBI ComplaintFeb 23
Sr 101003207902 was closed, overgrown redwood and bushes and grass and weeds in backyard and is attracting a lot rodents. some neighbors are doing pitch fires and caller is concerned it will be potential fire hazard in upcoming dry season.

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