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1915-1921 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1195001 4 units · 2 fl · 1921

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
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 1915-1921 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 1921
2 or more units
4 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 1921
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area5,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1195001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
569 Darien Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

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1915 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1921 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1917 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1919 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1915-1921 Grove Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1921, containing four units and currently owned by Marilyn Hoffman & Noam Cohe. The building has undergone several significant safety inspections and improvements over the years, most notably in 2017 when multiple fire safety violations were identified and subsequently addressed within a week, including requirements for fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide alarms, and the removal of combustible storage from the garage area. Earlier violations from 2005 had similar fire safety concerns, along with issues regarding emergency exiting, smoke detectors, and gas shutoff tools, though these were also resolved promptly.

The building's maintenance history includes a new boiler installation in 2016 and a reroofing project in 1999 (though this permit has since expired). Recent activity around the property has primarily involved parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for illegal parking between 2020 and 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity. There have also been several reports of debris and general cleaning issues on the street, with the most recent being a garbage and debris complaint in November 2024, and a damaged tree report in December 2022. While the building has had periodic safety inspections and some historical violations, these have been consistently addressed and resolved within reasonable timeframes, with no current active violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 1915-1921 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 542 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

1915-1921 Grove St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Sep 22
Insurance requirement. new 200 amp overhead service with 4 residential meters and 1 house meter. new grounding and bonding systems.
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