1641-1645 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

This three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 1641-1645 Grove Street in the Park North neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by the Suskind-Petersen Living Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, with major work occurring between 2017 and 2022, including comprehensive electrical rewiring, plumbing upgrades, and the installation of modern safety systems. Notable improvements include a complete rewiring of all three units in 2019, installation of a wet sprinkler system, foundation work, and the addition of a solar panel system in 2022.

The building's renovation history shows substantial investment in safety systems, including sprinkler monitoring and a new fire suppression system, though there were some concerning incidents during construction in 2018 regarding potential foundation undermining of neighboring properties, which resulted in permit revocations and a Notice of Violation. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, most notably in late 2015 when there were multiple complaints about heating problems and rodent infestation, which were eventually resolved by February 2017. There were also concerns about exterior construction work in 2018-2020, including issues with building wrap and rooftop equipment, though these complaints were marked as not active. More recently, the building has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, resulting in multiple parking enforcement calls throughout 2024.

Two tenant buyout agreements were recorded for the property: $90,000 for Unit 1645 in October 2016 and $57,246.57 for Unit 1643 in May 2017, with three tenants involved in each case, suggesting significant turnover during that period. The property's renovation history indicates substantial investment in modernizing building systems and improving safety features, though some past construction-related issues raised concerns about construction practices and property protection measures. Planning records show multiple approved projects, including horizontal additions, garage construction, facade restoration, and comprehensive interior renovations, with particular attention to safety upgrades such as smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's current infrastructure includes modern features like radiant heat systems, new fireplaces, and updated utility systems, as evidenced by numerous completed permits, suggesting that major building systems have been properly updated and maintained in recent years, though some of these upgrades generated code compliance challenges during installation.