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2143-2145 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1193040 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 2143-2145 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area5,069 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1193040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Culpo Christopher
Mailing address
2145 Grove St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
011619

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2145 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2143 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 2143-2145 Grove Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Park North, owned by Christopher Culpo and constructed in 1907. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major renovations including a kitchen remodel in 2020 costing $13,000 (including electrical upgrades and plumbing work) and a bathroom remodel in 2018 costing $10,000 (with associated electrical and plumbing work). More substantial work was completed in 2008 with a significant horizontal addition at the rear of the building across three floors, costing $150,000, along with various electrical upgrades including a 200-amp service installation and three new electrical panels for the garage.

The building has experienced some maintenance and safety concerns over the years, most notably in 2010 when there were complaints about construction conditions posing hazards to tenants due to improperly contained materials. There was also one complaint in 2016 regarding work being conducted without proper permits, though this status is currently listed as inactive. More recently, between November 2024 and January 2025, there have been multiple parking enforcement calls regarding vehicles blocking the driveway, with several citations issued. While there was one fire-related incident in March 2021, it was categorized as a "Good Intent Call" with no civilian injuries reported. The property has seen regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, including the installation of two separate hot water heaters in 2010, extensive electrical work, and various plumbing improvements, demonstrating ongoing investment in building maintenance and upgrades by the owner.

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Risk rating

How 2143-2145 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
91th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 size

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

Building age

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 74.4%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 9.6%
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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2143-2145 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 07
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 28
Blocking driveway cite only

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