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1250 Grove St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1181012A 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

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 1250 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 1926
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,146 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1181012A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy San Francisco Lp
Mailing address
C/o Murphy Investments 1355 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
022598

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1250 Grove Street in Alamo Square, owned by Murphy San Francisco LP, was constructed in 1926 and has experienced several significant events over its history. Most concerning is the building's potential designation as a soft-story structure, with complaints filed in December 2020 (still listed as active) indicating it had not been added to the city's soft-story property mandate, representing a possible seismic safety concern. The property has also faced multiple building and safety issues in recent years, including unpermitted work and COVID-19 protocol violations during construction in late 2020, and there were tenant complaints about hot water and maintenance issues in 1996. The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple fire alarm system violations recorded between 2017 and 2024, though most were promptly corrected. The building underwent an electrical upgrade in 2008 with the installation of a 200-amp service and 14 meter mains, replacing older fused meters. Historical permits show some maintenance work, including attempted repairs to rear stairs in 1999, though this permit expired.

The property has maintained regular routine safety inspections, with records showing attention to security issues such as a malfunctioning front gate lock in 2003, which was promptly repaired. There have been five tenant buyouts recorded at this address, including one for $20,000 in March 2020 involving one tenant. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to street and sidewalk maintenance issues, including garbage cleanup and parking violations, which are external to the building's operations. The property has experienced occasional plumbing issues, as evidenced by complaints about shower temperature control and refrigerator problems in early 1996, though these issues were quickly addressed. The building's location and age suggest it has undergone typical urban maintenance challenges, with both routine inspections and violations indicating ongoing management oversight of safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1250 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
31th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 210 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.3%
Moderate concern 53.5%
Severe concern 15.2%
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

1250 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 22
Overgrown tree
blocking sidewalk

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