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1659 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1198031 2 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 1659 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1198031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jeff Moroso & Jane F Ahearn
Mailing address
Jeff Moroso & Jane F Ahearn 227 Modoc Place Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1659 Grove Street in Park North, owned by Jeff Moroso and Jane F Ahearn, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past several decades, with the most recent being an $18,000 reroofing project completed in 2022, which included the installation of asphalt shingles. A substantial renovation took place in 2011-2012, involving the upper unit's kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, furnace installation, and chimney removal, with a total cost of $21,500. This renovation also included safety improvements such as hard-wired smoke detectors and a service upgrade to 200 amps. Earlier major work included comprehensive window replacements, bathroom renovations, and sewer line work completed in 2010, along with trench drain installation and foundation work that is now listed as expired.

The property has experienced regular maintenance and compliance efforts, with all major renovations receiving proper permits and inspections. Recent activity at the address has primarily involved parking-related issues, with multiple reports of driveway blocking between 2022 and 2024, all of which were addressed by parking enforcement. There have been few property maintenance concerns, with only one report of garbage and debris in 2024. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, with no reported safety concerns related to the structure itself. The most significant historical improvement was the 2010-2012 renovation period which addressed multiple systems including plumbing, electrical, and climate control.

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Risk rating

How 1659 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
80th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.1%
Moderate concern 18.3%
Severe concern 12.7%
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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1659 Grove St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Aug 12
Reroofing
$18,000 · Issued

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