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164-170 Grand View Ave

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

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.

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 1953
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
Floors4
Year built1953
Total area3,127 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2754013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
202 Petersen Ln Petaluma CA 94952
Last sale
September 30, 2014

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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

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
34thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 843 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
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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164-170 Grand View Ave event timeline

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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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