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161-163 Grand View Ave

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2753020 2 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 161-163 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 1964
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,016 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2753020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mattson Craig L
Mailing address
161 Grand View Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
043008

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161 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
163 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 161-163 Grand View Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1964 and owned by Craig L Mattson, this flats/duplex building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years. The most substantial work occurred between 2005-2007, including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel (completed in 2006 with a $60,000 cost), electrical system upgrades (including new circuitry and panel installation in 2005 and 2007), and the addition of automatic sprinklers in the basement in 2005. More recent improvements include the installation of a natural gas direct vent fireplace in 2020 and a complete replacement of the house trap and sewer connection in 2018.

The property has experienced consistent maintenance and upgrading of its systems, including multiple plumbing and electrical improvements. However, there was a notable period of concern regarding illegal short-term rentals from 2019-2020, when the property was subject to complaints about unauthorized Airbnb rentals during shelter-in-place orders. This issue was ultimately resolved through federal court intervention and instruction to cease such activities. Recent activity at the property has generated multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024, primarily related to graffiti, noise, and street maintenance issues, though these appear to be neighborhood-wide concerns rather than building-specific problems. A malfunctioning smoke detector incident was recorded in the fire incident database, but no civilian injuries were reported. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of its systems, with no major safety violations or persistent building code issues on record.

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Risk rating

How 161-163 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
88th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 153 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.4%
Moderate concern 16.6%
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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161-163 Grand View Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Nov 01
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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