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1422-1428 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1183011 9 units · 3 fl · 1898

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1422-1428 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 1898
2 or more units
9 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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1898
Total area6,965 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1183011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dennis J Breen 1996 Living
Mailing address
Breen Dennis James Trustee 614 Steiner St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
062100

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1428 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1426 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1422 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1424 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building at 1422-1428 Grove Street, constructed in 1898 and currently owned by Dennis J Breen 1996 Living Trust, has experienced several significant safety-related events in recent years. Notably, in 2023, the building underwent a $10,000 fire alarm system installation to enhance safety compliance, following multiple violations issued in March 2023 regarding fire escape maintenance and compliance documentation, which were all abated by May 2023. The property is subject to ongoing fire safety obligations, with an open violation as of January 2025 concerning alarm system maintenance. Prior to these recent developments, the building faced a critical situation in 2017 when it was identified as part of San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this violation was ultimately resolved by January 2018.

The building has a history of routine safety inspections, with records dating back to 1999, and several maintenance activities including a 2007 unit renovation involving drywall, painting, cabinet work, and flooring installation. Fire safety has been a recurring concern, with multiple fire alarm-related violations noted in 2016 requiring corrective action. While some 311 calls have been recorded near the property, primarily relating to street cleaning and waste removal, these do not directly pertain to the building's condition or management. The most recent building permit activity, aside from the 2023 fire alarm installation, includes several street space permits issued between 2013-2018, suggesting minor exterior maintenance or access requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1422-1428 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
25th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 598 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

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 49.3%
Moderate concern 34.9%
Severe concern 15.9%
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

1422-1428 Grove St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jul 01
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. installing new fire alarm devices to comply with sffc sec. 1103.7.6.1 sar lf to sleeping areas.
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