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1528-1532 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104029 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 1528-1532 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 1904
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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 1904
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 built1904
Total area3,636 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0104029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wong Tony L Trustee One Ashfield Rd Atherton CA 94027
Last sale
August 18, 2017

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1530 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1532 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1528 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1528-1532 Grant Avenue is a three-unit multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, owned by Tony L Wong Revocable Trust and constructed in 1904 as a three-story flats and duplex structure. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past few decades, with notable work including window and door replacements and roofing work completed in 2003 ($7,700), water main replacement in 2007, and various plumbing upgrades to meet accessibility standards in 1998. Of particular concern are multiple historical violations and complaints, including a 2003 issue regarding unauthorized roof deck and structure modifications, a 2000 incident involving interior damage and multiple housing code violations across various categories (including fire safety and interior surfaces), and a 2007 complaint about broken water service.

Recent history shows fewer maintenance issues, though there was a significant complaint in 2017 regarding unauthorized rooftop structures and deck modifications that exceeded height limits. The building experienced some exterior maintenance issues in recent years, including a 2022 graffiti incident and various cleaning matters along the street front as documented in 311 calls. Most of the historical building violations have been marked as resolved, with many dating back to 2000-2004 being addressed through various completed permits and corrections. The property has undergone regular maintenance over the years, including multiple street space uses with MTA permits, though there were some cancelled or expired permits in earlier years that may indicate incomplete or postponed work.

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Risk rating

How 1528-1532 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
54thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 315 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

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 13%
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

1528-1532 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2024
Fire Incident Oct 24 Serious
700 False alarm or false call, other
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0
311 RequestJan 09
Request for service

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