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1019-1029 Grant Ave

Financial District North, SF 94133 0178002 10 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District North — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1019-1029 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 1924
2 or more units
10 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units10
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area16,085 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0178002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3721 E Slauson Ave Maywood CA 90270
Last sale
December 16, 2014

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Included addresses

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1019 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1021 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1023 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1029 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1025 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1027 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 1019-1029 Grant Avenue property, owned by Yan Grant LLC, is a two-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 in San Francisco's Financial District North. The building has experienced numerous fire safety-related issues and violations in recent years, most notably with open violations as of September 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance and fire extinguisher service requirements. Recent fire safety upgrades include the installation of low-frequency sounders in October 2023 and a significant fire alarm system upgrade in March 2023, replacing bells with horn strobes and installing new communication systems. The property has a history of fire safety concerns documented between 2019 and 2024, including multiple fire system violations, blocked exits, and extinguisher issues, though many have been corrected or were found to have no merit upon inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, including a sewer lateral replacement in 2022, reroofing work in 2012, and various street space permits over the years. Several building complaints have been filed over time, including issues with a problematic basement toilet in 2013 and front door noise complaints in 2011, both of which were resolved. The property has been subject to multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on nearby sidewalks between November 2024 and January 2025, though many were found to require no work. Recent planning records indicate ongoing concerns about unpermitted modifications, specifically related to a solid roll-security gate installation. The building has maintained active communication with city departments regarding various maintenance and compliance issues, though some matters, such as the security gate violation and recent fire system issues, appear to require further resolution.

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Risk rating

How 1019-1029 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
20thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 116 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1019-1029 Grant Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Aug 04
Alarm Systems
Fire ComplaintMay 11
Alarm Systems

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