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47-49 Grenard Ter

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0502005C 2 units · 2 fl · 1951

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 47-49 Grenard Ter 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 1951
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area2,902 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0502005C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martin D & Marie S Murphy L
Mailing address
Martin D & Marie S Murphy, 47 Grenard Ter San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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49 Grenard Ter, San Francisco, CA 94109
47 Grenard Ter, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 47-49 Grenard Terrace in Russian Hill is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1951, currently owned by Martin D & Marie S Murphy L. The building has undergone several significant improvements, including a solar panel installation in 2020 (7.56kW system), electrical and plumbing upgrades to the laundry room in 2015, and a complete renovation of two bathrooms and a kitchen in 2001. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues over the years, with multiple violations and complaints related to alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and extinguishers between 2007 and 2023, including a recent sleeping area requirement violation issued in November 2023 that remains open. The building has documented plumbing history, including a sewage problem reported in 2002, and has received maintenance attention with roof work completed in 1990 and 1996, though these permits have since expired.

Recent activity around the property in the past six months has been concerning, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris (including human waste) in January 2025, and two open water-related issues reported in December 2024 involving possible leaks or sewer problems. The building's systems have received periodic maintenance attention, including water heater replacement in 2014 and various electrical upgrades. While the property has maintained active compliance with many building codes through prompt corrections of identified issues, the recent fire safety violation and water-related concerns warrant attention. The building's location has experienced various neighborhood issues in recent months, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning, encampments, and parking enforcement.

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Risk rating

How 47-49 Grenard Ter'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
85th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 170 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.3%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 10.5%
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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47-49 Grenard Ter event timeline

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2020
Electrical Permit Jul 13
Plan #2880: 21pv x 360 watts / 1000 = 7.56kw. solar pv new subpanel
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