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930 Grove St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0798031 13 units · 5 fl · 1885

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
Above average
avg 2.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 930 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 1885
2 or more units
13 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
Units13
Floors5
Year built1885
Total area8,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0798031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tp Pham Llc
Mailing address
Phuong Thanh Pham, Owner 1738 44Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
032305

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Initial analysis

The 13-unit, 5-story apartment building at 930 Grove Street, built in 1885, has experienced ongoing maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. As of October 2023, the property is actively facing multiple building violations and complaints, including non-compliance with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance and issues with lath & plaster work in units 4 and 5. The building was previously subject to several significant renovation attempts, including a $350,000 project in 2017 to repair facades, windows, doors, and remodel interiors on floors 1-3, as well as infrastructure improvements in 2010 that included extensive electrical and plumbing upgrades throughout all units (new kitchens, bathrooms, fixtures, and safety systems). Past construction activities have generated numerous complaints, particularly regarding unauthorized weekend work, potential asbestos concerns, and security issues, leading to multiple Notices of Violation between 2010 and 2023.

Recent planning records indicate ongoing efforts to address the building's deteriorated condition and explore potential improvements, including a proposal to restore the exterior facades, install new parking facilities, and upgrade building systems. Historical records show attempts to address security concerns through the installation of lighting fixtures and other measures. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of incomplete projects and compliance challenges, with many permits becoming inactive or cancelled, while recent complaints continue to characterize the property as abandoned or in poor condition. Regular inspections and enforcement actions have been triggered by various violations, though some past issues, such as a 2003 plumbing problem and a 2007 fire incident, were resolved. The property has also experienced periodic issues with common areas, exterior maintenance, and occupancy concerns, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls and housing complaints.

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Risk rating

How 930 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
1th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 302 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
11%
No DBI
violation
89%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.2%
Moderate concern 67.4%
Severe concern 17.4%
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

930 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 08
311 service request
Encampment

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