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1131-1133 Grant Ave

Financial District North, SF 94133 0161002 9 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Financial District North
Above average
avg 3.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1131-1133 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 1912
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area9,488 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0161002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rick & Linda Der Investment
Mailing address
50 Mendell St Ste 10 San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
012098

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1133 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1131 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1131-1133 Grant Avenue, constructed in 1912, has undergone several significant safety and systems upgrades in recent years, particularly in response to fire safety requirements. In 2023, a substantial fire alarm system upgrade was completed at a cost of $42,773, including the installation of low-frequency horns, horn strobes, and modern communication systems. The building has experienced multiple fire code violations in 2023, including issues with blocked exits, electrical systems, and fire safety equipment, though most have been addressed or abated. Recent permits indicate ongoing fire safety compliance work, including the installation of new alarm features and system upgrades.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and improvement work, including a 400-amp electrical service installation in 2014, window replacements in 2011, and various stair repairs in 2007. Several routine and annual inspections have been conducted over the years, revealing issues with egress, fire escapes, ventilation, and plumbing systems, though most violations were promptly addressed. The building experienced sewage system challenges in 2016, which were resolved within a month. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 suggest some ongoing concerns with garbage and debris management in the vicinity of the building, though many of these cases were resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1131-1133 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
29th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 10.9%
Moderate concern 75.3%
Severe concern 13.8%
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

1131-1133 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 12
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestMay 04
Sewage back-up discharge

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