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1724-1728 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0078026 2 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 1724-1728 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 1913
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area3,295 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0078026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pacific Explorers Group Llc
Mailing address
Bill Vuylsteke 3130 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 6 Santa Monica CA 90403
Last sale
102010

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1726 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1728 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1724 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 1724-1728 Grant Ave, located in Telegraph Hill and owned by Pacific Explorers Group LLC, has undergone several significant renovations and faced some compliance issues since its construction in 1913. Major improvement projects in 2007 included substantial remodeling work in unit 1724, featuring kitchen and bathroom upgrades totaling $40,000, and addressing dry rot issues in the lightwell with $3,000 in repairs. The property has received proper maintenance attention over the years, including a complete roof replacement in 2008 ($12,550), AC unit replacement in 2019, and the installation of a rooftop service deck with guardrails in 2005 ($8,500). However, there have been two notable complaints regarding unauthorized construction in 2013-2014, concerning an extended deck built without proper permits, though these cases are now listed as not active.

Recent building maintenance records show some ongoing quality-of-life issues, including a sidewalk defect reported in March 2024 and a rodent/insect infestation complaint in December 2021. Historical records from 2016 indicate problems with garbage can overflow and improper handling of waste receptacles. The property has also been subject to two violations regarding unauthorized short-term rental activity, both of which have been abated. The building's systems have received regular updates, with multiple permits for electrical work, plumbing installations, and various improvements, though there have been some instances of expired permits that required renewal, particularly in 2007-2008. The most recent building-related incident was a sidewalk defect reported and resolved in March 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1724-1728 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
88th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.5%
Moderate concern 4.9%
Severe concern 3.6%
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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1724-1728 Grant Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 25
Sidewalk defect
Lifted sidewalk other

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