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1578-1580 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1184018 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 1578-1580 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 area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1184018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Susan K Gold Revocable Trus
Mailing address
Susan K Gold, Trustee 1580 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
112410

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1578 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1580 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1578-1580 Grove Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Park North neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Susan K Gold Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent major improvements including a plumbing upgrade in October 2022 replacing kitchen sink drain and vent lines, and an electrical upgrade in September 2024 involving a new 50-amp oven supply and replacement of the Federal Pacific electrical panel. Historical records show consistent maintenance attention, particularly in 1988-1990, when multiple window replacements, bathroom renovations, and structural work including front bay support resupporting and garage door replacement were completed.

The building's recent history shows no major safety incidents or fire-related events, with only one "good intent" call recorded with no civilian injuries. The property has experienced some parking-related issues in 2021-2022, with three documented cases of driveway blocking that resulted in citations. There have been several street maintenance and cleanliness matters documented through 311 calls between 2018-2024, including roadway pavement repair (2024), a water leak incident (2019), and various sidewalk cleaning requests. While most of these issues were promptly resolved through municipal services, they generally reflect typical urban maintenance concerns rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1578-1580 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
82th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 143 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building size

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

Property class: multi-family flat

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.6%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 14.5%
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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1578-1580 Grove St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jan 28
Tear off existing roof materials. install 24 sq ft composition hd2 shingles. no plywood, color=slate (pitched roof) no hot work
$24,000 · Issued

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