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1648-1650 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1185013 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 1648-1650 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 area3,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1185013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lyon Robert E Buzbuzian Den
Mailing address
1648 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
042105

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1648 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1650 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1648-1650 Grove Street in Park North is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Lyon Robert E Buzbuzian Den. The building has undergone several significant modifications and maintenance work over the years, with the most substantial improvements occurring between 2003-2004 when the property underwent major renovations including the addition of parking space conversions, legalizations of rooms, and stairway modifications. The electrical system was upgraded in 2003 with the installation of a 200A service and four meters, while plumbing work was completed in 2014 to address sewer repairs. The property has had multiple parking-related issues in recent years, with several 311 calls regarding sidewalk parking and driveway blocking between 2021-2024, though most were unable to be verified or resulted in no citation. There was also one building complaint in 2002 regarding possible illegal units that was abated within a month. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, including a reroofing project in 1995 and various interior improvements in 2001 to address exposed plumbing and bathroom fixtures. Recent infrastructure issues included a sewage backup incident in May 2021 that was not classified as an overflow, and multiple instances of parking enforcement calls suggesting ongoing parking challenges in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1648-1650 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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