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1536-1538 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1184011 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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1536-1538 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 area1,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1184011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abrams Lauren J
Mailing address
Coley Dean C 1538 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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1538 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1536 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

This two-unit residential building, located at 1536-1538 Grove Street in the Park North neighborhood, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Lauren J Abrams. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2008, the building received a complete reroofing (cost: $15,000), and solar panels were installed with nine roof-mounted PV modules. In 2010, dry rot repair work was completed on the front canopy and garage surround (cost: $5,000), and earlier foundation improvements were made in 2000, including the installation of a foundation bolt system and sheetrock installation in the garage.

The building experienced two heating-related complaints in August 1997, both of which were resolved within weeks. More recent records show regular maintenance and compliance work, including the replacement of a house trap on the sidewalk in 2008 and various street space permits. The property has had multiple parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, particularly regarding driveway blocking, with several citations issued between 2021 and 2025. The most recent incidents involve illegal parking and abandoned furniture on the street, as well as hazardous materials concerns in December 2022. While the building's major systems and structures have received appropriate attention over the years, as evidenced by the completed permits and repairs, the concentration of parking-related issues in recent years might suggest ongoing challenges in the immediate area regarding parking management.

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Risk rating

How 1536-1538 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
85th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

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 79.2%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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