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1350-1398 Grant Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0132051 12 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
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1350-1398 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
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area10,311 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0132051
Ownership

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

Owner name
William H Wong Bypass Tr
Mailing address
Wong Lilly E Ttee 1637 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1360 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1362 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1350 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1356 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1398 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1352 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1354 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1358 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 1350-1398 Grant Avenue property is a 3-story mixed-use building constructed in 1907, containing 12 residential units plus commercial space located in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2022 at a cost of $120,000, which enhanced both the residential and commercial portions of the building's structural safety. Recent accessibility improvements were completed in 2023, including the installation of ramps and automatic door openers to comply with the Accessible Business Entrance program, demonstrating ongoing commitment to maintaining building code compliance.

The property has experienced recurring issues with vacancy and maintenance, particularly in its commercial spaces. Multiple vacant storefront violations were recorded between 2018 and 2023, with the most recent complaint in February 2023 regarding an empty store next to a ramen shop. In 2021, several complaints were filed regarding blight, including reports of debris, human waste, and an unsecured door on the abandoned ramen restaurant. Historical records show building violations in 2005-2006 related to fire safety, emergency access, and smoke detection systems, though these were subsequently abated. Infrastructure improvements include a substantial electrical upgrade completed in 2013 to 400-amp service, serving 8 residential and 3 commercial meters. The property has also generated numerous 311 calls in recent months primarily related to blocked sidewalks, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1350-1398 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
1th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 677 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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 10.3%
Moderate concern 22.5%
Severe concern 67.2%
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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The story over time

1350-1398 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 06
Amplified sound electronics
Noise
311 RequestMay 31
Blocked sidewalk

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