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943-945 Grove St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0803028 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 943-945 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 1948
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0803028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Erma Lee Cobb Revocable Liv
Mailing address
Erma Lee Cobb Trustee 945 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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943 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
945 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 943-945 Grove Street in Alamo Square, owned by the Erma Lee Cobb Revocable Living Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1948. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial being a 2022 window replacement project costing $21,000 that involved installing seven energy-efficient fiberglass windows, and a 2021 emergency exit stair replacement valued at $30,000. The building has a documented history of maintenance and upgrades, including a 2006 bathroom remodel with energy-efficient lighting ($10,000), kitchen remodeling and plumbing work ($30,000), and electrical system improvements such as a 2016 garage electrical upgrade for furnaces and a tankless water heater.

The property's maintenance record shows attention to safety and comfort, though there have been some issues requiring attention. Notably, there was a sewage backup incident in October 2021 and several instances of human or animal waste on nearby streets in early 2021. Infrastructure improvements have been regularly pursued, including window upgrades across multiple phases (most recently in 2022), though an earlier reroofing project from 2006 is listed as expired. The building's electrical system has also seen significant upgrades, with a 2006 kitchen and bathroom remodel requiring extensive electrical work and a 2016 garage electrical improvement project. The property has undergone necessary maintenance to address various infrastructure components, including the replacement of rear windows, bathroom remodeling, and kitchen upgrades, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to building upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 943-945 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
99th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.7%
Moderate concern 8.0%
Severe concern 2.3%
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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943-945 Grove St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Oct 07
Revision to pa# 202204132169. adding area plans.
$1 · Complete
Planning ProjectAug 08
Window replacement QTY (7) Pella Impervia, fiberglass. Windows not visible from the street. Garage windows tempered. Bedroom windows meet egress. No size or location change. U Factor <.29 SHGC <.21

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