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1044-1046 Grant Ave

Financial District North, SF 94133 0177016 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 Financial District North
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1044-1046 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0177016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lem Patrick T & Hom Melody
Mailing address
227 Munich St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
052316

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1044 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1046 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 1044-1046 Grant Avenue was constructed in 1907 and currently contains three residential units above ground-floor commercial space, owned by Patrick T. Lem and Melody Hom. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a seismic retrofit completed in 2000 (cost: $11,000), reroofing work (though this permit expired), and a storefront renovation in 2010 to replace dilapidated aluminum doors as mandated by the San Francisco Health Department (cost: $3,500). Historical records show various maintenance and safety improvements, such as compliance with the parapet safety program in 1985 and electrical work in 1983.

Recent activities on the property suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and neighborhood interaction. From June 2024 to December 2024, there have been numerous reports (nine documented 311 calls) regarding garbage and debris issues near the property, with specific incidents of waste requiring attention, including one report of human waste or urine (October 2024) and graffiti (August 2024). Additionally, there are recent planning violations recorded for 1046 Grant Avenue, including an illegal short-term rental case that has been abated and a violation regarding an improperly installed solid roll-security gate. A building complaint from 2008 noted issues with the storefront operation, though this was promptly resolved within three days. The most recent building permit activity consists of two street space permits issued in 2011, each with a nominal cost of $1.00. While the building's core structural and safety systems have been addressed through various historical improvements, recent maintenance issues appear to be primarily related to external conditions rather than the building's structural integrity or major systems.

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Risk rating

How 1044-1046 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
74th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.7%
Moderate concern 24.0%
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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1044-1046 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 19
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 16
Homelessness and supportive housing

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