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1618 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1185008 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 1618 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 area3,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1185008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jasper Williams Trust
Mailing address
Jasper Williams, Trustee 420 Claremont Way Menlo Park CA 94025
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 1618 Grove Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Jasper Williams Trust. The building has a significant history of maintenance and safety concerns, with two major housing complaints filed in the early 2000s. The first complaint, filed in December 2003 and resolved by February 2005, cited issues with electrical wiring, mold, and non-functional windows. A more serious complaint in February 2010 documented multiple problems including lack of heat, mold and mildew, electrical circuit issues, exposed pipes, an outdated water heater, broken windows, and potentially other code violations, though this case was apparently resolved within three days. While these specific housing violations are now inactive, their relatively recent history raises concerns about potential ongoing maintenance issues.

Recent activity around the property suggests ongoing external challenges, particularly with parking enforcement and street cleaning. Between 2021 and 2025, there have been multiple parking-related complaints, including two documented cases of sidewalk parking in 2024, with one resulting in a warning and another being unable to locate the vehicle. Street cleaning and general maintenance have been addressed through several 311 calls, most recently in July 2024, with reports of garbage and debris (including glass) on the street, though these cases were generally resolved by city services. These external issues, while not directly related to the building's internal conditions, indicate ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1618 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
63th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 295 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.3%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 14.9%
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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