1706 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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.