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1647-1651 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0088002 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 1647-1651 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 1908
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,615 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0088002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Grant Llc
Mailing address
11290 Point East Dr Suite 1 Rancho Cordova CA 95742
Last sale
091417

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Included addresses

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1649 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1647 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
79 Jack Micheline Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
1651 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1647-1651 Grant Avenue in Telegraph Hill, owned by Sf Grant Llc, was constructed in 1908 and contains 4 apartment units. Recent building improvements include significant renovation work in 2015-2016, where a first-floor unit conversion was completed to transform storage space into living quarters, along with various plumbing, electrical, and fire safety upgrades. In 2019, there was a complaint regarding wastewater discharge from what appeared to be washing machine installations at the rear of the property, though this issue was marked as not active. The building underwent essential structural work in 2015 to address floor joist system support based on inspector recommendations.

Historical records show previous concerns that have been addressed, including a 2005 routine inspection that identified multiple fire safety and building maintenance issues, which were resolved by October 2005. Earlier improvements from 2002 included voluntary foundation enhancements, and in the 1990s, repairs were made to enclosed porches and stairways. Recent 311 service requests from 2023-2024 primarily relate to street conditions, parking enforcement, and public works matters in the vicinity of the building, including a couple of garbage and debris reports, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The property's current owners have undertaken various improvements to bring the building up to code, including bathroom remodels, electrical work to tidy exposed wiring, and installation of additional fire safety features.

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Risk rating

How 1647-1651 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
37th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 431 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled 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 45.8%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 42.1%
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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The story over time

1647-1651 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 29
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Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestJan 09
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