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2120-2122 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1190001F 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 2120-2122 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 1907
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area1,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1190001F
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Theodore C&devi Mackay 61 Cole St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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2122 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2120 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2120-2122 Grove Street in the Park North neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by Ted C. and Devi T. Mackay. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over its lifetime, with the most notable incident being fire damage sustained in 2004, which required $30,000 in repairs to the exterior siding, interior plaster, entry door replacement, and repainting. That same year, the building also received a new roof at a cost of $12,943. Earlier maintenance records from 2000 show treatment for dry rot and termite issues. More recently, the property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, with open issues including tree root damage to the sidewalk (reported October 2024) and a curb defect (reported August 2024). Multiple parking-related complaints have been documented in recent years, particularly during 2020, with officers responding to several violations including illegal parking and driveway blocking incidents. A recent utility issue was reported in August 2024, which was referred to the California Public Utilities Commission. While the building has maintained basic structural integrity through various repairs, the recent infrastructure and utility issues suggest ongoing maintenance needs in these areas.

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Risk rating

How 2120-2122 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
69thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 247 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2120-2122 Grove St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 24
Reroofing, hot works.
$8,000 · Complete

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