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1400-1424 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0115019 44 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
Above average
avg 1.2
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1400-1424 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
44 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.

Building characteristics
Units44
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area36,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0115019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pgb Llc
Mailing address
Crown Fortune Properties 468 Green St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
121901

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1416 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1412 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
466 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1424 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
470 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1400 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1422 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1418 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
478 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
476 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 1400-1424 Grant Avenue property is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, containing 44 units and currently owned by Pgb LLC. The building has undergone numerous renovations and improvements over the years, with significant recent work focused on accessibility upgrades in 2019, including ADA ramps and entrance modifications to meet accessibility requirements for four tenant spaces, as well as electrical and plumbing improvements. In 2023, the building faced several violations that were subsequently abated by June 2023, including issues related to utility shutoff tools, fire escape maintenance, smoke alarms, and lead hazard concerns. A more recent complaint from 2024 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems was found to have no merit, while a November 2023 violation concerning sleeping area requirements remains open.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure and safety systems, including multiple electrical panel installations, lighting upgrades, and plumbing work in various units between 2008 and 2025. Historical records indicate the building has transitioned through various uses over the decades, with recent planning approvals focusing on restaurant and entertainment uses in accordance with North Beach zoning requirements. The property has also addressed soft-story seismic requirements, achieving completion status with a CFC issued. Recent 311 calls and entertainment commission complaints indicate ongoing monitoring of noise and maintenance issues, though many of these cases have been resolved promptly through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 1400-1424 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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 size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.5%
Moderate concern 49.5%
Severe concern 35.0%
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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1400-1424 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 12
Public works
dpw other request for service
311 RequestApr 22
Abandoned vehicle

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