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555-557 Grove St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0807020 6 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 555-557 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0807020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hayes Valley Properties Llc
Mailing address
Fraige Richard Sole Member Po Box 475730 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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

484 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
456 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
472 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
478 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
460 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
458 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
470 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
486 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
555 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
480 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
496 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
476 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
492 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
557 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
464 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
490 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
498 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
494 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
474 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
466 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
462 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
488 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
468 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
482 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 555-557 Grove Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Hayes Valley Properties LLC, was constructed in 1900 and contains 6 units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2022 when electrical system upgrades were performed in all five remaining units, including new subpanels and GFCI installations in kitchens and bathrooms. In 2016, there was a complaint regarding mold in bedrooms and on various surfaces, and in 2013, there was an investigation of unpermitted renovations including siding changes and plumbing modifications. The building faced multiple violations in 2007 related to heating, fire safety, balcony repairs, and window issues, which were ultimately abated by July 2007. Earlier concerns included inadequate heating and various maintenance issues detailed in a 2007 complaint, along with a 1996 incident involving sewage overflow.

Recent activity at the site has primarily involved external matters, with numerous 311 calls in late 2024 related to parking enforcement for blocked driveways, though these do not reflect on the building's internal conditions. The property has recorded two minor fire-related incidents, neither resulting in civilian injuries, and has undergone various electrical upgrades and repairs over the years, including balcony repairs for units 2 and 3 in 2007 ($15,000 total) and various structural improvements. The building's maintenance history shows periodic responses to both routine and emergency situations, with most documented issues having been addressed through appropriate permits and inspections, though some historical problems like the mold complaint from 2016 remain notable in the building's history.

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Risk rating

How 555-557 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
45th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 565 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.2%
Moderate concern 18.3%
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

555-557 Grove St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 11
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311 RequestJun 11
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