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907-909 Grove St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0803001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Alamo Square — not a forecast
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 907-909 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 1939
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1939
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1939
Total area2,106 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0803001A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
909 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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909 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
907 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 907-909 Grove Street in Alamo Square, owned by Luddie D & Carolyn Williams, has experienced several significant infrastructure updates since its construction in 1939. The property underwent major plumbing improvements in 2009 with a complete copper repipe and water heater installation, followed by several repairs including sewer line replacement in 2013, shower drain replacement in 2015, and most recently, lightwell egress stairs repairs in 2018. However, the building has recently faced serious safety concerns, most notably an emergency fire incident in May 2024 that caused extensive damage to the lower unit, resulting in missing front windows and substantial smoke damage to both units. This incident is currently under investigation and has led to the imposition of a monthly monitoring fee. The building has also experienced various maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple 311 calls related to plumbing problems, garbage concerns, and graffiti in late 2024, though most of these cases have been resolved. Prior to the recent fire, the building's documented history showed generally routine maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, including a roof replacement in 1997 (permit expired) and periodic plumbing system improvements.

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Risk rating

How 907-909 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
60thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 122 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

907-909 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 21
Pavement defect
Street Defect
311 RequestMay 03
Other illegal parking

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