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810 Grove St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0797011 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 810 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0797011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sandra E O Farrow Living Tr
Mailing address
Sandra E Farrow 4348 Penshurt Ct Sacramento CA 95864
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 810 Grove Street in Alamo Square, owned by the Sandra E O Farrow Living Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most serious cluster of violations occurring in 2009 when multiple lead-related infractions were identified during work involving paint removal and stair repairs, including improper containment, lack of required signage, and failure to follow proper lead hazard protocols. These violations were ultimately abated by June 2010. More recent issues include a roof leak reported in January 2019 (resolved by July 2019) and several 311 calls in 2021-2024 primarily related to parking enforcement and tree maintenance.

The building's maintenance history shows various repairs and improvements, including a house trap replacement completed in 2008 and back stairs repairs in 2009 with a cost of $800. Recent 311 calls describe multiple instances of driveway blocking (January 2022 and 2024) and two reports of overgrown trees (November 2021 and May 2022), though these are more related to street infrastructure than building condition. Notably, there has been a tenant buyout offer recorded for 814 Grove Street (presumably part of the same ownership group) for $75,800 to two tenants, scheduled for December 2024. The most recent concern, as of September 2024, is an open noise complaint.

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Risk rating

How 810 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
88th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 37 are predicted to be safer.

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

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.9%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 13.5%
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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The story over time

810 Grove St event timeline

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

2024
Tenant Buyout Dec 02
Tenant buyout · $75,800
2 tenant(s)
311 RequestSep 30
Other excessive noise

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