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472-476 Grove St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0793016 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 472-476 Grove St 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 1915
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 built1915
Total area2,870 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0793016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vu Hoang Nguyen & Dao To Tr
Mailing address
Nguyen Vu Hoang & Tran Dao 474 Grove St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
082118

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476 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
474 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
472 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 472-476 Grove Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Vu Hoang Nguyen and Dao To Tr. The building underwent significant modifications in 2006-2007, including the conversion of an existing garage into a wall and skin care spa (completed at a cost of $30,000), followed by substantial interior improvements including the installation of hand sinks, plumbing modifications, and electrical upgrades. These renovations were generally focused on the commercial portion of the building and were properly permitted and completed.

Recent history shows several maintenance and cleanliness issues in 2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris (July 2024), recurring graffiti on the sidewalk (March 2024), and various street cleaning matters. There have been three reported driveway blocking incidents between December 2024 and October 2024, with one case requiring enforcement action. A building modification in 2007 included the removal of one sink and installation of a new hallway door, while a brushed aluminum sign was permitted in 2008. There was also one electrical incident recorded in the building's history involving wiring/equipment issues, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property has been subject to various tenancies over the years, with tenant buyout inquiries noted at 470 Grove Street, but no completed transactions are on record for this address.

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Risk rating

How 472-476 Grove St'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
71th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 298 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.3%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 12.7%
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

472-476 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 21
Work category: 1p; replace 2" vent pipe in light well approximated 15-20 feet
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