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729-731 Grove St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0805034A 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 Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 729-731 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 area1,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0805034A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gokhale Seema
Mailing address
729-731 Grove St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
122920

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729 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
731 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 729-731 Grove Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Seema Gokhale, was constructed in 1900 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The property has undergone several notable modifications and faced some concerning recent events. Most significantly, in late 2022, a patio was converted into a mudroom with minor electrical work totaling $15,000, with related electrical and plumbing updates completed in June 2024. A fire complaint regarding combustible materials was reported and corrected in July 2024, though no structural damage was indicated.

The property has experienced substantial recent street-level challenges, particularly during late 2024. There were multiple reports of garbage and debris issues between September and December 2024, including furniture, a refrigerator, and three instances of loose garbage and yard waste. The location has also faced encampment-related issues, with one notable case on November 9, 2024, where responding officers were unable to locate the reported encampment. While two street space permits were issued in 2019 (for minimal cost), these appear to be routine administrative matters. The most recent maintenance activity on record is a bathroom renovation involving a vanity, faucet, and sink drain replacement, showing some ongoing property upkeep. The building has no recorded tenant buyouts, and all recent permits have been properly processed through building and planning departments.

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Risk rating

How 729-731 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
91th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 92 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.1%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 4.8%
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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729-731 Grove St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jan 05
Garbage and debris
mattress

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