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1603-1609 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1198001A 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 1603-1609 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1198001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tucker Family Tr
Mailing address
Tucker David & Ilene Ttees 18693 Westview Dr Saratoga CA 95070
Last sale
062320

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Included addresses

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1609 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1607 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1605 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1603 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1603-1609 Grove Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Tucker Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past few years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2018 when units 1603, 1605, and 1609 underwent extensive remodeling including kitchen upgrades, bathroom renovations, and the installation of laundry facilities, with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $60,000. The building experienced serious structural issues in 2020, requiring $16,000 in termite and fungus repairs to address problems identified in a professional inspection.

In 2018, the building faced multiple violations related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, rodent infestation concerns, and plumbing issues, all of which were resolved by May 2018. A heating and plumbing complaint was filed in late 2019, though it is listed as not active. Most recently, there is an active complaint from December 2024 regarding an adjacent abandoned building that has raised fire risk and rodent concerns, though this pertains to a different property. The building's recent history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of facilities, particularly in 2018, with most major violations being promptly addressed. Several 311 calls have been recorded in 2024 regarding garbage and debris on nearby streets, though these appear to be external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1603-1609 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
36th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.0%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 16.8%
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

1603-1609 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 15
Blocked parking space or strip
construction equipment
311 RequestFeb 28
Garbage and debris

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