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30 Grand View Ave

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2747007 12 units · 3 fl · 1959

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 30 Grand View Ave 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 1959
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area9,997 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2747007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elliott Molly J Trustee
Mailing address
125 Sanchez St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

30 Grand View Avenue is a three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1959, currently owned by trustee Molly J Elliott. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past decade, including mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting completed in 2014 (at a cost of $60,000), reroofing projects in 2020 ($21,500), and various plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2023. Notable maintenance work includes stucco wall repairs in 2018 following an auto accident, dry rot repairs in 2015, and the installation of drainage improvements in 2015, totaling approximately $8,000.

The building has experienced some safety and compliance issues that have required attention over the years. In March 2003, multiple violations were documented, including concerns with combustible storage, egress obstruction, drainage pipes, and fire proofing materials, though these were all abated by May 2003. More recent complaints have been relatively minimal, with the most recent issue reported in January 2024 regarding common areas. The building has a history of false fire alarms and system malfunctions, with five documented fire incidents between 2005 and 2015, though none resulted in civilian injuries. The property remains classified as Non-Compliant under the Tier 3 soft-story program, indicating that while some seismic improvements have been made, full compliance may not have been achieved. Recent maintenance efforts in 2023 included new drains for decks and electrical work, suggesting ongoing investment in building infrastructure. The surrounding area has experienced various street-related issues in 2024, including parking violations and abandoned vehicles, though these are related to the public roadway rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 30 Grand View Ave'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
10th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

Building size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.4%
Moderate concern 55.3%
Severe concern 10.3%
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

30 Grand View Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 11
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 23
Damaged tree

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