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164-170 Grand View Ave

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2754013 4 units · 4 fl · 1953

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 164-170 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 1953
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1953
Total area3,127 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2754013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carmel Era Holdings Inc
Mailing address
202 Petersen Ln Petaluma CA 94952
Last sale
062416

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168 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
166 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
164 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
170 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 164-170 Grand View Ave, owned by Carmel Era Holdings Inc, has undergone several significant modifications and improvements since its construction in 1953. The most recent major work, completed in June 2024, involved replacing exterior siding on the left side of the building. Between 2020 and 2021, the property underwent substantial changes, including efforts to legalize an additional unit (#170A) on the fourth floor, installation of two ADUs at ground floor parking, and a voluntary soft-story retrofit for seismic improvement. During this period, there were some construction-related complaints regarding noise levels and courtyard usage, though these were promptly addressed. The building has undergone various infrastructure upgrades, including electrical and plumbing improvements in 2014, with more recent additions of washer/dryer facilities in 2020.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple water leak reports filed in late 2023 and several graffiti incidents throughout the building's history. In 2003, the building had some electrical violations related to illegal pull chain switches and cord wiring, though these were resolved by early 2004. The building's recent history shows active management and upgrading of the property, particularly focusing on increasing unit count and improving seismic safety, while maintaining compliance with city regulations. Previous permits from the 1980s and 1990s indicate earlier structural modifications and maintenance work, including a horizontal addition and reroofing. The property has one active routine housing inspection case filed in 2011, while all other past complaints and violations have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 164-170 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
35th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 831 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.8%
Moderate concern 30.3%
Severe concern 9.9%
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

164-170 Grand View Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 18
Unit 170: repair foundation in crawl space. roof and flashing repair. siding and flooring repair. repair and/or replace exterior windos and doors in kind. repair interior finishes. replace fixtures, finishes in top floor kitchenette.
$147,000 · Filed

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