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558-560 Grant Ave

Financial District North, SF 94108 0258020 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 558-560 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 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CCB
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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area2,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0258020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Paul & Jane Kwan 1157 Post St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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560 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
558 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The property at 558-560 Grant Avenue is a 3-story multi-family residential building with three units, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by the Kwan Paul & Jane Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a seismic retrofit completed in 2001 at a cost of $68,000, which included essential disability access upgrades for its unreinforced brick structure. During the early 2000s, there were multiple permit modifications, including revisions to moment frame installations and unit conversions. The building experienced a series of fire safety violations between 2018 and 2022, with issues related to multiple fire code violations, combustible materials, exit maintenance, and extinguisher requirements, though all violations were subsequently abated. Electrical and plumbing permit violations were documented in 2004, including unauthorized work on bathroom fixtures, but these issues were resolved promptly. Recent concerns have primarily involved exterior maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 regarding graffiti, garbage, and street cleaning matters, though most have been resolved, except for a few open cases related to traffic signals and garbage can repairs.

The property's historical record shows consistent attention to building code compliance, with the owners generally addressing violations and completing required corrective actions. While the building has experienced periodic fire safety violations, resulting in multiple citations between 2018 and 2022, there have been no reported fire incidents causing civilian injuries. The most recent building improvements and violations suggest ongoing maintenance and oversight of building safety requirements, with the majority of historical violations having been resolved in a timely manner. The property underwent substantial seismic upgrading in the early 2000s, demonstrating compliance with modern safety standards, though the building should be monitored for any potential reoccurrences of exterior maintenance issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 558-560 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
71stpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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558-560 Grant Ave event timeline

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311 Request Jul 09
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