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869-879 Grove St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0804020 6 units · 3 fl · 1901

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 869-879 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 1901
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1901
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1901
Total area7,371 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0804020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Moore Bartholomew & Eileen 1355 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
November 12, 2003

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

877 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
869 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
875 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
871 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
873 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
879 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The property at 869-879 Grove Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1901 and currently owned by the Murphy/Moore Family Trust. The building has undergone extensive renovations and improvements over the past decade, with major work completed in 2017 including comprehensive electrical system upgrades (new 400amp service and individual unit panels), plumbing enhancements, and substantial unit renovations totaling $80,000 focused on kitchens and bathrooms in units #3 and #5. Between 2016-2017, all units received various upgrades including new electrical wiring, furnace installations, and bathroom/kitchen remodels, demonstrating significant investment in modernizing the property.

The building has experienced several regulatory and maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, in 2018, the property was cited for failure to comply with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit program, though this violation was eventually abated in 2019. Historical issues include a serious maintenance complaint from 2004 regarding lack of heat, plumbing issues, and water damage, which was resolved within months. Earlier violations from 2003-2009 addressed various interior maintenance issues, including problems with walls, stairs, and paint conditions, all of which were subsequently corrected. The building's exterior has faced typical urban challenges such as graffiti and sidewalk maintenance issues, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2019. Regular street space permits have been issued between 2017-2018, suggesting ongoing management of public space requirements.

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Risk rating

How 869-879 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
46thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 165 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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 size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
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

869-879 Grove St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Aug 03
Interior remodel of unit 875 @ 2nd fl. and unit 879 @ 3rd floor. work includes: addition of one bathroom to each unit. remodeling of kitchen in each unit. remodeling of bathroom in each unit. all wrok shall be performed within the existing building footprint.
$150,000 · Filed
Building PermitJul 20
Units 875 and 879: all work interior, remove kitchen cabinets and drywall, remove bathroom tiles, remove drywall, fixtures. demo only. seperate permits to be pulled for remodels. demo only.

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