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1706 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1186008 7 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 1.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1706 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 1916
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area6,383 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1186008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Central Grove Llc
Mailing address
Midblock Property Group P.O. Box 489 Mill Valley CA 94942
Last sale
061220

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Initial analysis

1706 Grove Street is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by Central Grove LLC. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, most notably the addition of a new 653.6 sq.ft. unit in 2016-2018, which included comprehensive safety upgrades such as a new fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system improvements, and seismic retrofitting. The building's safety features were further enhanced in 2021 with the installation of low-frequency sounders and additional fire alarm system modifications to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. Recent plumbing work includes backflow installation completed in 2022, and there have been ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvements including electrical service upgrades and various unit renovations.

The building has experienced several notable issues over its history, including multiple housing complaints in 2004-2007 related to security, sanitation, and safety matters, all of which were eventually resolved. A routine inspection in 2017 identified several concerns that were addressed by May 2017. More recent issues include a caulking maintenance complaint filed in November 2023, which was abated by June 2024. The property is classified as Tier 3 for soft-story retrofit compliance, with completion of required work and issuance of the Certificate of Final Completion. While there have been various complaints and service requests in the surrounding area as evidenced by recent 311 calls, these primarily relate to street and sidewalk conditions rather than building-specific issues. The property has maintained active compliance with regulatory requirements, as demonstrated by the completion of numerous building, plumbing, and electrical permits, and the resolution of housing complaints through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 1706 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
26th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 590 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.2%
Moderate concern 40.1%
Severe concern 19.7%
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

1706 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 04
Blocked sidewalk
spin standing scooter
311 RequestMay 14
Garbage and debris

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