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1835-1839 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0062004 3 units · 3 fl · 1914

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
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 1835-1839 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 1914
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.

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 1914
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area4,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0062004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Petr I Iskandar Trustee 3 Stark Aly San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
August 23, 2011

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1835 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1839 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1837 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1835-1839 Grant Avenue is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914 in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood, currently owned by the Peter I Iskandar Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial being the comprehensive fire safety upgrades completed in 2014, including the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system throughout the building, standpipe, and related water flow supervisory equipment (costing approximately $64,000). Other major improvements during this period include the installation of a new elevator (2014), electrical system upgrades (400 amps, 4 meters, 2011), and extensive unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels (2013-2015).

The building has experienced some compliance issues in the past, with two building complaints filed in late 2011 regarding unauthorized construction of a deck between the garage and dwelling units, which was reportedly more than 30 inches above grade and affected existing lightwells. These issues were eventually resolved. The property underwent various plumbing improvements including the addition of new bathroom fixtures and laundry facilities in all units, installation of a new boiler and hot water tanks (2015), and fire safety-related plumbing work (2014). Routine housing inspections have been conducted over the years, with the most recent violations and complaints being resolved. The surrounding area has experienced some recurring infrastructure issues as evidenced by multiple pavement defect reports (most recently in 2023), though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1835-1839 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

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
88thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
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

1835-1839 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Apr 17
COMPLAINT CLOSED: Duplicate complaint - Please see complaint no. 2026-003192ENF COMPLAINT SUBMITTED: Three unit building at 1835-1839 Grant Ave. was gutted and turned into a single family home without conditional use authorization to merge the units. Known history of evictions at this address.
Closed - Cancelled
Planning RecordApr 14
COMPLAINT SUBMITTED: An illegal and unpermitted merger of three units into one house. Removal of two or more rent-controlled units. But at least two were removed. Three unit building at 1835-1839 Grant Ave. was gutted and turned into a single family home without conditional use authorization to merge the units. Known history of evictions at this address.

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