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1632-1634 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1185010 2 units · 3 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 1632-1634 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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1185010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Li John C & Hu Alison E
Mailing address
Hu Jordan W & Le Ferrier 1388 Haight St # 88 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
041719

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1632 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1634 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1632-1634 Grove Street, owned by Li John C & Hu Alison E, was constructed in 1900 and contains two units. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2017, the property experienced a series of serious violations that were documented between March and May of that year, including housing code violations related to heating, egress obstruction, combustible storage, fire safety, and rodent infestation. These violations were ultimately resolved through various repairs and improvements, including deck and stair repairs, door improvements, and heating system upgrades, with completion dates recorded in May 2017.

The building has seen substantial improvements in recent years, including a second-floor bathroom renovation in 2017 with the installation of a walk-in tub, a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2016, and the installation of solar panels in 2011-2013. Plumbing and electrical upgrades have been consistently documented, including the installation of tankless water heaters in 2010 and new 200-amp service in 2016. A significant development project is currently in planning, proposing extensive remodeling of the first floor, addition of new living space, and construction of new decks and dormers.

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Risk rating

How 1632-1634 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
44th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 446 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.9%
Moderate concern 27.3%
Severe concern 14.8%
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

1632-1634 Grove St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 15
1/f:remodel (e) space to habitable new int stair to 2/f.full remodel of (e) on all floors.new 2-story rear addition 1/f & 2/f cantilever deck on 2/f.new roof deck on 3/f. new dormers on (e) room. replace (e) brick foundation with new concrete foundation.
$1,564,000 · Issued
Planning ProjectJan 13
The project proposes remodeling the existing 1st floor to new living space; new interior stair to 2nd floor, 3rd and 4th floor. New 2-story rear addition; new roof deck and cantilever deck at 2nd floor, new roof dormers at existing roof.

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