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335 Grove St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0809019 10 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 335 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 1908
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAYES
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,786 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0809019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gin Family Trust
Mailing address
Gin Garrett S Trustee Po Box 225007 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit multi-family residential building at 335 Grove Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Gin Family Trust, has a storied maintenance and compliance history since its construction in 1908. Most recently, in late 2023 through early 2024, the building experienced multiple fire safety violations requiring attention to extinguishers, exits, sprinklers, and fire alarm systems, though these were subsequently abated. The property underwent significant structural work in 2017, involving temporary shoring and underpinning, with final inspections completed in 2024. Building systems maintenance has been a recurring theme, with a complete sewer line replacement in 2020.

The building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges over the years, including a notable sequence of violations in 2015 related to lead paint hazards and wall damage, which were resolved by 2016. Regular safety inspections have been conducted, revealing various issues requiring attention, such as stair repairs (2006), dry rot repairs (2010), and multiple instances of garbage and debris concerns (most recently in 2024). Fire safety compliance has been an ongoing focus, with violations for sprinkler systems, extinguishers, and electrical systems appearing periodically, though most are promptly addressed. The property has maintained active communication with city agencies, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent months regarding various local issues, including noise complaints and street cleaning concerns.

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Risk rating

How 335 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
12th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 904 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.7%
Moderate concern 44.7%
Severe concern 38.6%
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

335 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Homelessness and supportive housing
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