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1329-1339 Grove St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1201036 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1329-1339 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 1907
2 or more units
6 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1201036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
319 Eureka St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
012496

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1335 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1331 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1337 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1333 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1339 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1329 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1329-1339 Grove Street in Park North, owned by 101 Broderick LLC, is a 6-unit apartment structure built in 1907 that has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $45,000 to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements, demonstrating the owner's commitment to structural safety. The building has undergone multiple renovations between 2008-2013 including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1329, 1331, and 1339, with upgrades to cabinets, fixtures, and electrical systems, as well as the installation of new heating systems and flue liners.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent concerns including multiple instances of vehicles blocking the driveway between 2021-2024, though these are external challenges rather than building defects. Historical complaints from 1994 and 2017 mentioned serious concerns such as back stairs structural issues, leaks, and mold, though these were reportedly addressed and resolved. The building also had some compliance violations in 2008, including issues with fireproofing materials and gas utility shutoff requirements, which have since been resolved. A recent inspection in 2024 indicated an active streetlight request, which is currently open. Administrative records show regular maintenance and compliance with major building codes, including the completion of required retrofits, though there was a brief period of non-compliance with the Soft Story Retrofit Program that was subsequently rectified.

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Risk rating

How 1329-1339 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
18th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 654 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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 size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.4%
Moderate concern 35.4%
Severe concern 15.2%
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

1329-1339 Grove St event timeline

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

2019
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 04
1) a building you owned on september 15, 2017 was noticed part of the mandatory soft story retrofit program. you have failed to obtain a permit application with plans and complete all associated work with the mandatory seismic retrofit program. this building is in violation of the requirements of the san francisco building code regarding earthquake safety. the owner of this building has not complied with the mandatory soft story program as required by s.f.e.b.c. 405d. 2) monthly monitoring fee 3) do not remove the posted "earthquake warning" placard. code/section: s.f.e.b.c. 405d.2, s.f.b.c. 102a.3, table 1a-k, s.f.e.b.c 405d.6.1
DBI ComplaintOct 04
Failure to comply with sof story tier iii

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