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2144 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1190001C 6 units · 2 fl · 1959

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 2144 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 1959
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
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1190001C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wai John E Trustee
Mailing address
Po Box 641045 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
051111

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 2144 Grove St in the Park North neighborhood has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1959, with the most recent being the completion of the electrical system upgrade in August 2024, which included replacing Federal Pacific breakers and disconnects. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017-2018 at a cost of $80,000, addressing critical seismic safety requirements. The property has seen substantial unit improvements over the years, including the conversion of Unit #6 from one bedroom to two bedrooms in 2009, a renovation of Unit #2's kitchen and bedroom layout in 2009, and various upgrades to Unit #1's kitchen and bathroom in 2008.

The building has experienced several maintenance challenges and resident concerns, most notably a significant water leak in late 2015 that caused plaster ceiling damage in the garage, and a structural support issue in 2017 involving removed posts from the central support beam. There were multiple fire safety violations noted in 2002 that were subsequently addressed, including fire extinguisher maintenance and fire escape ladder repairs. The property has maintained regulatory compliance with regular safety inspections and required improvements, including a complete reroofing project in 2018 costing $10,000 and the installation of new steel frames to replace wooden posts in 2018. While there have been several complaints regarding building systems and security over the years, most issues have been addressed through appropriate permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 2144 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
35th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.8%
Moderate concern 15.0%
Severe concern 18.2%
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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The story over time

2144 Grove St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 25
Revsion to pa# 202504164575: replace windows w/ fiberglass in front and rear.
$5,800 · Filed
Building PermitApr 16
Replace (11) windows- (6) in front and (5) in the rear of building. no size change. window replacement in kind. no change to material or operation.

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