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1317-1321 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0131006 3 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 1317-1321 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,452 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0131006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lena Dong Trust
Mailing address
Dong Lena Trustee 946 Stockton St Apt 7F San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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1321 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1319 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1317 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 1317-1321 Grant Avenue in Telegraph Hill, built in 1908 and owned by the Lena Dong Trust, consists of three residential units and a ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent major work completed in July 2024 involving the replacement of corroded federal pacific breaker panels. Other notable recent improvements include a commercial space renovation in 2012 that converted a former salon to retail space through the removal of sinks and barriers, and a furnace replacement in 2012. The building experienced a set of violations in March 2004 related to fire safety, smoke detection, and lead paint concerns, all of which were promptly addressed and abated by July 2004.

Recent activity around the building has primarily involved external maintenance and street-related issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding blocked sidewalks from unlicensed scooters, and occasional reports of garbage and graffiti in the vicinity. The building underwent some accessibility-related permitting processes in 2018, though these permits were ultimately withdrawn. Historical permits show regular maintenance work, including reroofing projects in both 1996 and 2007, and modifications to the ground-floor commercial space in 2012. The building's most recent fire-related incident was recorded as a smoke detector activation due to malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1317-1321 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
30th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 479 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.0%
Moderate concern 36.9%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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1317-1321 Grant Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 13
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