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1640-1644 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0087009 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 1640-1644 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area4,101 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0087009
Ownership

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

Owner name
David Hd Wong Survivors Tru
Mailing address
Wong David Hing Doo, Truste 15 Gerke Aly Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
032495

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1644 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1642 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1640 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 1640-1644 Grant Avenue, located in Telegraph Hill, is a 3-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907 and currently owned by the David Hd Wong Survivors Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent work occurring in April 2024, including a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades (with new service installations), and furnace replacement. The building has a documented history of routine inspections and maintenance, including reroofing work completed in 2008.

The property experienced a series of violations in July 2005 related to safety concerns, including wood stair repairs, fire extinguisher requirements, and smoke detector issues, all of which were abated by August 2005. More recent concerns include electrical issues in 2017 and chimney work in 2006, both of which were resolved. In late 2024, the building faced two rodent/insect infestation reports, which were transferred to the DPH Environmental Health Healthy Housing Program for further investigation. The street outside the property has been the subject of multiple cleaning and maintenance requests between 2019 and 2024, including hazardous material removal and general cleaning. A fire complaint from 2014 regarding unpermitted operation was found to have no merit.

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Risk rating

How 1640-1644 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
75th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 171 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.2%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 11.1%
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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1640-1644 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 13
Main service upgrade
Issued
311 RequestMay 12
Blocked sidewalk

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