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2149-2151 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1193031 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
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 2149-2151 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 1908
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1193031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2149 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
October 15, 2009

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2151 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2149 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2149-2151 Grove Street, located in San Francisco's Park North neighborhood, was constructed in 1908 and is currently owned by Tikhonova Olga & Severinov. The property underwent significant renovations in 2014, including a complete reroofing project costing $16,000 ($8,000 for each building), the creation of a new rear roof deck with access stairs, relocation of kitchens in both units, and substantial electrical and plumbing upgrades. The electrical system received major improvements with the installation of two 60-amp subpanels, while the plumbing work included replacing galvanized pipes with copper and relocating three water heaters. These renovations were necessary to comply with a physical inspection report (CC-7338). A street space permit was issued in April 2014, and there was one building complaint filed in February 2014 regarding construction-related damage to an adjacent building's stucco, though this complaint is no longer active.

More recent history of the property shows a pattern of parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued in 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways, particularly between January and August 2024, though several of these cases resulted in "Unable to Locate" responses. In addition, there was one construction-related complaint in April 2020 regarding work on nearby buildings, but this case is also no longer active. The property has undergone proper condo conversion procedures, with records showing approved applications for raising the first and second floors to install off-street parking, along with various interior renovations. The building's major systems were upgraded comprehensively in 2014, including electrical distribution, plumbing infrastructure, and the installation of modern safety features such as smoke detectors.

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Risk rating

How 2149-2151 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
38thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 494 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2149-2151 Grove St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 04
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 01
Blocking driveway cite only

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