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1768-1770 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1186009A 2 units · 3 fl · 1914

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 1768-1770 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 1914
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1914
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area3,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1186009A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Leo S & Linda S Scott, Trus 1770 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
April 23, 1993

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1768 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1770 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1768-1770 Grove St, owned by the Leo & Linda Scott Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1914. Most recently, in September 2023, entrance leak repairs and stucco work were completed at a cost of $7,000. The property has seen consistent window upgrades over the years, with the most recent work in 2020 involving the replacement of eight wood street-visible windows and two non-street facing windows. Major infrastructure improvements include a complete sewer line replacement in 2021 (approximately 15 feet with new 4” cast iron pipe and clean out installation), a roofing project in 2003, and the installation of a solar system in 2009 with 21 roof-mounted PV modules. The building has also received various interior and exterior maintenance, such as furnace replacements in 2018, electrical improvements in 2005, and bathroom renovation work in 2001.

Recent records indicate some ongoing maintenance and community issues in the immediate vicinity, including multiple reports of driveway blocking, garbage concerns, and one instance of graffiti on the sidewalk in late 2023. There is currently an open request from June 2024 regarding an overgrown tree that requires attention. While these external factors may affect the resident experience, the building itself appears to be well-maintained, with regular updates to key systems and structures. The property has maintained compliance with building codes, as evidenced by the successful completion of numerous permits and minimal recorded violations. The ownership has demonstrated a pattern of investing in both functional improvements and aesthetic upgrades, maintaining the building's historical character while incorporating modern systems.

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Risk rating

How 1768-1770 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
94thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 48 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 size

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1768-1770 Grove St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 21
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Electrical PermitApr 07
Solarapp+ approval: sa20260407-2454-86-10166-a - installing 10 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 430 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.3 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vdc, 15 a, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity. installing (10) hanwha q.cells q.tron blk

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