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2190 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1190001L 17 units · 3 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2190 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 1924
2 or more units
17 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1924
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
Units17
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area12,701 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1190001L
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kenneth Meislin Trustee P.O. Box 489 Mill Valley CA 94942
Last sale
September 21, 1999

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Initial analysis

The Meislin 1999 Family Trust-owned 2190 Grove Street is a 17-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 that has undergone significant recent improvements. The property completed a substantial renovation in 2017, adding five new units to the ground floor and undergoing major interior modifications including ceiling height increases and structural upgrades, with a total renovation cost exceeding $215,000. This included comprehensive updates to all units' electrical systems (new subpanels, rewiring, lighting), plumbing infrastructure (new water service, fire sprinkler system, bathroom/kitchen renovations), and HVAC systems (new boiler installation). The building's safety systems have received particular attention, with a $32,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 that included new detectors and low-frequency sounders to meet current safety codes.

The property has experienced some recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding boiler permit compliance. There have been multiple complaints about unpermitted boiler operation between 2018 and 2024, with the most recent complaint still active as of October 2024. Historical violations from 2003 included issues with fire escape drop ladders, emergency exits, smoke detectors, and wood stairs, though most of these were marked as abated in 2020. The building has had several fire alarm system activations, though investigations found no fires or injuries in these instances. A 2018 complaint regarding the building's brick facade was resolved, and the property has completed its required soft-story retrofit work. Recent maintenance activities have included general street cleaning and graffiti removal, with multiple street cleaning issues reported and resolved in 2023-2024.

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Risk rating

How 2190 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
4thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 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
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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 size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 67%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2190 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 15
Garbage and debris

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