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1431 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1200001D 11 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
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 1431 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 1927
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area7,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1200001D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Multifamily Iii Property
Mailing address
Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
050919

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Initial analysis

1431 Grove Street is a 3-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Sf Multifamily Iii Property. The building's recent history has been marked by several significant events, particularly concerning safety systems and maintenance issues. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with mold and water damage, as evidenced by a March 2024 complaint about extensive mold growth affecting Unit 10 and previous complaints from 2017 regarding walls showing through missing siding. The building underwent several major improvements between 2016-2021, including unit renovations, electrical upgrades, and safety system installations. In 2017, a new fire alarm system was installed throughout the building, along with window replacements and hydronic heating system upgrades. The building has faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges, including back stairwell safety concerns in 2019, fire alarm system issues reported in 2018, and various fire safety violations related to blocked exits, sprinkler systems, and address numbering.

More recent concerns include a September 2024 report of garbage and debris issues and a March 2024 mold complaint, though many historical violations have been addressed and closed. The property successfully completed its earthquake retrofitting requirements and is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story building with work complete and Certification of Final Completion issued. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a 2020 reroofing project and various unit renovations, though some ongoing maintenance issues persist. While the building has experienced recurring fire safety system malfunctions and water damage problems, most recent complaints relate to non-structural issues such as noise and debris.

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Risk rating

How 1431 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
21th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 630 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.8%
Moderate concern 44.7%
Severe concern 16.4%
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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1431 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Apr 28
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
No Merit
311 RequestFeb 27
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