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1927-1929 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1195017A 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 1927-1929 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
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 built1924
Total area4,185 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1195017A
Ownership

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

Owner name
May Kwan Leong Trust-Gst Ex
Mailing address
Kwok Vivian W W & Debra W K 5 Hibbert Ct Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
032316

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1929 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1927 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1927-1929 Grove Street in Park North, owned by the May Kwan Leong Trust, was constructed in 1924 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure with two stories. The building has undergone several significant maintenance projects over the years, including a complete reroofing in 2011 costing $9,480, replacement of exterior stairs in 2003 ($14,000), and multiple foundation-related improvements between 2001-2002 involving retrofits and repairs to footings. A notable fire incident occurred in 2001 affecting the kitchen of unit 1927, which required repairs to sheetrock walls, ceiling, and cabinets costing $10,000.

The building faced several regulatory challenges in 2003 when multiple fire safety violations were documented, including issues with gas utility shutoff tools, fire extinguisher requirements, smoke detector compliance, and combustible material storage. These violations were addressed and abated by March 2004. More recently, the building underwent routine safety inspections in 2015 and 2017, with the 2015 inspection noting an unpermitted boiler operation issue that was subsequently resolved. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues such as streetlight outages (2013) and parking violations (2019), though these do not directly impact the building's condition or safety. The most recent building permit records show minimal activity, with only street space permits issued in 2015, suggesting the building's major infrastructure and safety systems have remained stable in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1927-1929 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
84th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 128 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.0%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 11.3%
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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