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1387-1393 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1201028 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1387-1393 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,914 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1201028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jh Capital Llc
Mailing address
1735 Lyon St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
031221

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1391 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1387 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1389 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1393 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1387-1393 Grove Street, owned by Jh Capital LLC, was constructed in 1908 and contains 4 units, with documented historical significance including completing repairs following a 1984 fire incident that damaged the high wall. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably the reroofing project in 2021 costing $17,400, and a house trap replacement in 2020. In 2008, the building underwent substantial modifications to unit 1389, including kitchen reconfiguration, electrical work, and plumbing improvements totaling $15,000, which were required to address a violation from 2007 that noted unauthorized changes to the floor plan and concerns about unapproved wiring and plumbing. This violation was ultimately abated in 2008. Earlier, in 2003-2004, there was work done on installing a fire alarm system with various components including smoke detectors and manual fire alarm boxes, though these permits expired.

The building has been subject to routine safety inspections, with the most recent occurring in December 2018, and has maintained its legal use as a 2-floor, 4-unit apartment structure with garages and a basement. The property has experienced numerous parking-related issues in recent years, particularly between 2022 and 2025, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, though these are external to the building's condition and systems. The apartment's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with the most recent significant work being the 2021 reroofing and 2020 plumbing system updates, suggesting ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure by the current ownership. The building's historical records show compliance with various safety requirements, with the major violation from 2007 being the only significant regulatory issue in recent history.

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Risk rating

How 1387-1393 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
42th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 462 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.7%
Moderate concern 16.3%
Severe concern 13.0%
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

1387-1393 Grove St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 30
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 17
Blocking driveway cite only

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