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1860-1862 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0061020A 3 units · 3 fl · 1933

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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1860-1862 Grant Ave 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 1933
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1933
Total area4,533 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0061020A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bhwk Properties Llc
Mailing address
8480 Petaluma Hill Rd Penngrove CA 94951
Last sale
100611

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1862 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1860 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1860-1862 Grant Avenue in Telegraph Hill, owned by Bhwk Properties Llc, is a three-story structure built in 1933. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the voluntary installation of a manual fire alarm system in 2021 ($13,500) and substantial renovations to the 3rd and 4th floor units including closet realignments, bathroom and kitchen updates, and installation of a new tankless water heater ($80,000). A replaced boiler with backflow assembly was installed in 2015. In early 2022, there was one building complaint filed regarding unauthorized work on the deck and interior, though this issue was resolved by June 2022.

The building has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris on the surrounding property, particularly noted in multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024, though these were primarily related to street cleaning matters rather than building maintenance. Planning records show approval for roof deck modifications and various interior improvements, while fire incident records indicate several false alarms and detector activations, though no actual fires occurred. A notable tenant buyout occurred in February 2018 for $90,000 affecting one tenant at the adjacent address (1846 Grant Avenue). The property has maintained compliance with housing inspections, with all routine inspections showing no significant violations.

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Risk rating

How 1860-1862 Grant Ave'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
64th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 246 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.1%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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1860-1862 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 25
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJan 12
Blocking driveway cite only

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