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180-184 Grattan St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1277019 4 units · 3 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 180-184 Grattan 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 1909
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1909
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,998 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1277019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
180 Grattan St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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180 Grattan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
184 Grattan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
182 Grattan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 180-184 Grattan Street, owned by Anthony B Bowles, is a 4-unit apartment structure built in 1909 that has experienced significant fire-related incidents. In May 2021, a fire caused substantial damage, rendering the building uninhabitable and creating structural concerns with walls and the roof of the upper unit, along with widespread smoke and water damage throughout all three floors. The fire incident resulted in active building violations, including failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building ordinance and various maintenance issues. In response to the fire, multiple permits were filed for repairs, with the most recent revision in December 2022 totaling approximately $40,000, focusing on interior modifications and dry rot repairs across multiple units. The building underwent extensive rehabilitation work between 2022-2023, including electrical and plumbing system replacements, new HVAC installations, and comprehensive interior renovations. Historical records show prior maintenance issues from 1998, including problems with leaks, mold, bathroom ventilation, and exterior stairs, along with periodic routine inspections in the following years. Three parking-related incidents were recorded in 2024, along with graffiti and street cleaning issues, though these do not significantly impact the building's core systems or structural integrity. While the fire-related violations remain active as of the most recent records, the thorough repair work completed in 2022-2023 suggests substantial progress toward addressing the building's current condition.

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Risk rating

How 180-184 Grattan 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
3rdpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 73%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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180-184 Grattan St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 15
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 13
Other illegal parking

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