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1331-1335 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0131004 5 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1331-1335 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
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
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0131004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joe & Lina Araj Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Araj Joe & Lina Trustees 251 Morningside Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
040717

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1335 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1331 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1333 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

1331-1335 Grant Avenue is a 3-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, containing 5 units and constructed in 1907, currently owned by the Joe & Lina Araj Revocable Trust. The property underwent significant commercial tenant improvements in 2019, converting former laundromat spaces into a cannabis dispensary and art gallery, including ADA-compliant upgrades and facade restorations costing approximately $200,000. Several plumbing and electrical improvements have been completed since 2015, including restroom installations, a new heat pump system, and various interior updates. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with major works including reroofing in 2010 and kitchen/bathroom remodels in 2015.

The property has faced various regulatory challenges, particularly regarding vacant commercial storefront compliance in 2018, though these issues were resolved by mid-2019. A notable safety concern emerged in 2015 when building exterior paint was found to be in poor condition, leading to a lead hazard citation that was abated in 2016. Fire safety inspections have revealed periodic violations, including multiple citations for operating without permits in 2020 and various fire code issues in 2021, though most were promptly corrected. Historical violations from the mid-2000s related to overcrowding, exit door obstructions, and fire safety systems were also documented and subsequently resolved. The building's recent history shows improved maintenance and compliance, with no active violations as of 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1331-1335 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
26th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 506 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.4%
Moderate concern 25.6%
Severe concern 16.9%
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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1331-1335 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 26
Other illegal parking

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