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1800 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1187003C 4 units · 3 fl · 1916

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 1800 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area4,746 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1187003C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Julia Claire Molla Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Molla Julia Claire Ttee 1800 Grove St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
082796

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Initial analysis

The 1800 Grove Street property is a 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by the Julia Claire Molla Revocable Trust. The building has a history of structural maintenance and safety system improvements, with significant recent work including foundation repairs to the garage in 2022 ($30,000) and stucco repairs in 2021 (following a vehicle impact). Earlier foundation work included substantial repairs in 2005, along with bolting of mudsills to the foundation. The building has experienced multiple fire safety system incidents, with the most recent fire alarm system complaint in April 2024 being corrected promptly. There have been four documented fire-related incidents since 2024, all involving alarm system activations or detector responses with no injuries reported.

The property has undergone regular safety inspections, with documented violations in 2003 and 2009 primarily related to fire escape ladders, wood stairs, and smoke detection systems, all of which were resolved. Notably, there was a discretionary review process initiated regarding a potential illegal unit merger in 1994-1995, and another review in 2024 regarding unit numbers. Recent months have seen multiple 311 calls (though not all directly related to the building), primarily concerning graffiti and encampments in the vicinity. The most concerning recent issues relate to multiple graffiti incidents reported between December 2024 and January 2025, with some classified as offensive, and temporary encampments near the property in early 2025, though many of these cases were unable to be located or resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1800 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
53th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 375 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.9%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 14.1%
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

1800 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 05
Blocking driveway cite tow

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