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1445-1451 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0116004 5 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 1445-1451 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 1913
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area4,406 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0116004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Howard B & Lily Choi Lee Re
Mailing address
Lily Choi Lee 1449 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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1451 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1447 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1445 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1445-1451 Grant Avenue is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1913, containing 5 residential units and ground-floor commercial space, located in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood. The building has undergone several notable improvements in recent years, with the most significant being accessibility upgrades in 2020 to comply with Ordinance 51-16, which involved partial tile removal from the ground floor entrance at a cost of $12,000. That same year, comprehensive renovations were completed to update the all-gender restroom facilities, including plumbing and electrical work, with associated permits showing proper completion of these improvements.

The property has maintained active engagement with local authorities regarding various urban maintenance and compliance issues, including regular responses to 311 calls. Recent 311 reports from 2024 indicate occasional noise complaints related to entertainment, which were found to be compliant upon inspection. The building has experienced some external maintenance issues, such as graffiti incidents in 2020 and 2023, and there have been several requests for temporary moving signs in 2018 and 2022. Historical records show a sidewalk repair permit from 1995, though this has since expired, and a street space permit from 2010. The most recent building modification on record is from September 2020, involving structural plan updates, though no exterior work was required for this adjustment.

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Risk rating

How 1445-1451 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
38th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 424 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 48.6%
Moderate concern 16.8%
Severe concern 34.7%
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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1445-1451 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 10
Parking meter
Damage Property
311 RequestApr 24
Security inadequately secured perimeter

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