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1616-1618 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0087007F 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

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 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 1616-1618 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 1939
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.

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 1939
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
Floors2
Year built1939
Total area2,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0087007F
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nancy L Boughey Survivint T 117 Tamal Vista Dr San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale

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1616 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1618 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1616-1618 Grant Avenue in Telegraph Hill is a two-story, two-unit residential building constructed in 1939, currently owned by the Simon/boughey Trust. The building's record over the past seven years shows a total of 55 service requests through the 311 system, with one recorded complaint to the Department of Building Inspection. The most recent issues have primarily involved concerns about abandoned vehicles, with two separate reports in July 2026 (one of which remains open). Other notable incidents include a case of defacement in March 2025, a Public Utilities Commission billing inquiry the same month, and two separate incidents involving garbage and debris in 2024 — one involving general waste and another concerning discarded needles (fewer than 20).

While the volume of 311 service requests might indicate some level of property management activity, it's worth noting that the majority of these cases have been resolved through proper channels. The building's complaint history shows only one formal complaint to the Department of Building Inspection in the past seven years. The relatively significant number of recent service requests regarding abandoned vehicles and waste management issues, particularly the needle disposal incident, could constitute potential concerns for resident safety and community cleanliness, though most reported issues have been addressed through official channels.

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Risk rating

How 1616-1618 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
76thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
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

1616-1618 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 30
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 24
Abandoned vehicle

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