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2001 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1194001 12 units · 3 fl · 1917

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 2001 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 1917
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area11,097 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusCollege/University
Blocklot1194001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Washington Street Propertie
Mailing address
David Papale 152 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
060298

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2001 Grove Street in Park North, built in 1917, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 to comply with SFFC 1103.7.6.1, which included the installation of new wireless low-frequency sounders in all sleeping areas and replacement of various safety devices. The building has a history of addressing critical structural and safety needs, including seismic strengthening work at the ground floor in 2013 and multiple renovations to individual units, most notably a significant kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 12 in 2006.

The property has experienced some concerning issues in the past, particularly in 2003 when multiple violations were documented, including problems with smoke detectors, fire escape ladders, mold/mildew, and various building maintenance issues such as plumbing, security, and interior surface problems. However, all these violations were abated by September 2003. More recent history shows regular routine inspections and timely resolution of fire safety complaints, with the most recent fire extinguisher issue being corrected in September 2024. The building had two fire-related incidents on record: an unintentional alarm system activation and a gas leak, neither resulting in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance and improvement work suggests ongoing attention to building safety and infrastructure needs, though there have been occasional complaints about building-related issues such as noise and garbage management in the surrounding area, as evidenced by 311 calls between 2023 and 2025.

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Risk rating

How 2001 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
8th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 733 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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 severity forecast
No violation 31.8%
Moderate concern 36.7%
Severe concern 31.5%
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

2001 Grove St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 17
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestNov 11
Garbage and debris

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