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1946 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1188005 6 units · 3 fl · 1923

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
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 1946 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 1923
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area6,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1188005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mckinney P Michael & Gerda
Mailing address
1800 Broadway Apt 504 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
061096

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1946 Grove Street in Park North, owned by Mckinney P Michael & Gerda, has a documented history dating back to 1984 and demonstrates regular maintenance and compliance efforts. Most significantly, the building successfully completed a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2017 (cost: $75,000) as part of San Francisco's soft-story program. Unit 6 underwent several documented improvements in 2012 following a Notice of Violation, including kitchen and bathroom renovations with appropriate permits for plumbing (PP20120210387) and electrical work (E20120130455) totaling approximately $15,000. The building has had recurring issues with water management, particularly noted in 2011 when residents reported persistent leaks in the common area/lobby ceiling and side access hallway, with additional complaints about boiler system issues in late 2009. Historical repairs include termite remediation (2011), dry rot repairs (2002), and a successful reroofing project completed in 2004 (cost: $12,000).

The property has experienced multiple violations requiring attention, particularly during 2009-2012, including fire safety concerns regarding combustible storage, egress obstructions, and unauthorized plumbing work, all of which were subsequently addressed and closed. Routine safety inspections have been conducted, with the most recent occurring in February 2017. While recent 311 calls from 2020-2024 primarily relate to street-level issues such as parking enforcement and sidewalk maintenance, these are not direct reflections of building conditions. The building's ongoing maintenance and compliance with major requirements, including the seismic retrofit, suggests active management of structural and safety concerns, though historical documentation indicates occasional lapses in permit adherence that required remediation through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 1946 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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.2%
Moderate concern 30.4%
Severe concern 23.3%
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

1946 Grove St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 02
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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