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1742-1744 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1186009B 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 1742-1744 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 1921
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1186009B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hicks Nicole A
Mailing address
1744 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
032118

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1744 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1742 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1742-1744 Grove Street in the Park North neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1921 and currently owned by Nicole A. Hicks. The building has undergone several significant renovations over its lifetime, including a substantial $30,000 window replacement project in 2006, which involved installing six new windows in their original sizes and locations, with particular attention to maintaining privacy (four windows facing the street, none facing property lines). Earlier renovations included bathroom installation work in 1992 and foundation work including raising heights and addressing dry rot in 1989, though these permits have since expired.

The property has experienced various neighborhood issues in recent years, particularly during 2020-2023, with recurring concerns about street cleaning and parking violations. There were multiple instances of loose garbage requiring Department of Public Works (DPW) intervention, particularly in early 2022, and several parking enforcement requests for vehicles reportedly blocking driveways, with at least one resulting in a citation in December 2020. The building's immediate vicinity has experienced ongoing mobility-related complaints, with reports of scooter usage being a particular concern in March 2022. While most reported issues have been resolved through appropriate channels, the frequency of parking-related complaints and street cleaning needs in the area suggests ongoing neighborhood maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1742-1744 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
74th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 207 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.3%
Moderate concern 21.9%
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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