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506 Grove St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0794004 19 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 506 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 1927
2 or more units
19 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1927
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
Units19
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area9,105 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0794004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Uribe Carlos H & Nelly J,tr 2334 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
February 19, 1992

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Initial analysis

The 19-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 506 Grove Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Uribe Family Revocable Trust, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges since its construction in 1927. The most recent major work, scheduled for 2024, involves a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $48,857 to meet current safety codes, including new monitoring features and alarm components. The building underwent mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2015 as a Tier 2 soft-story building, which included foundation reinforcement and structural improvements costing $90,000. Between 2018 and 2021, multiple units (104, 205, 206, and 204) received various upgrades including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and plumbing improvements, often in response to building violations.

The property has experienced several maintenance issues, most notably concerning water damage and leaks. In 2021, Unit 205 reported persistent water intrusion problems that affected habitability, leading to complaints and inspection requests. Additionally, there were multiple instances of unauthorized renovations and work requiring correction, as evidenced by several building violations. The building has also faced fire safety concerns, with violations related to alarm systems, sprinkler maintenance, and emergency lighting, though these issues were subsequently abated. A tenant buyout occurred in September 2020, totaling $30,000 for two tenants. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to safety systems, with historical fire alarm and sprinkler system maintenance issues being addressed, and a clear commitment to building code compliance through various seismic and safety upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 506 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

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
6thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 965 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

506 Grove St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 07
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintJul 07
Extinguishers

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