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1952-1954 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1188006 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 1952-1954 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 1922
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 built1922
Total area2,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1188006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bishop Julia Manena
Mailing address
1952-1954 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
121511

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1954 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1952 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 1952-1954 Grove Street in the Park North neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922 and currently owned by Julia Manena Bishop. The property's recent maintenance history shows significant renovation activity in 2013, including a comprehensive bathroom remodel and HVAC upgrades, where a new furnace was installed with proper flue modifications. However, during this period, there was a notable incident involving the installation of a tankless water heater that initially triggered violations and complaints regarding improper installation without permits or inspections, though these violations were abated by August 25, 2013.

The building's plumbing systems received attention in 2013 with repairs to drainage systems and the installation of new fixtures, followed by further plumbing work in 2015 converting ABS piping to cast iron for the laundry facilities. The property has had three 311 calls recorded since 2014, primarily related to street and sidewalk cleaning issues, with the most recent being in 2021 concerning a Recology service request, though these external matters do not directly impact the building's habitability or internal systems. The extensive permits and work completed between 2013-2015 suggest proactive maintenance of essential systems, though the initial water heater installation issues in 2013 indicate caution should be exercised when evaluating the building's historical adherence to plumbing regulations.

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Risk rating

How 1952-1954 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
59th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 327 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.9%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 8.2%
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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