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285 Grand View Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2776015 9 units · 4 fl · 1962

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 285 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 1962
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1962
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
Units9
Floors4
Year built1962
Total area6,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2776015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3350 Scott Blvd #33 Santa Clara CA 95054
Last sale
July 07, 2017

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 285 Grand View Ave in Noe Valley, constructed in 1962 and currently owned by Grandview Apt LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, the building has received substantial fire safety upgrades, including a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 ($20,000) to comply with current fire codes, installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and new fire sprinklers ($9,000) in 2020. The property successfully added an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in 2017, converting the basement space at a cost of $56,000, which included a complete infrastructure upgrade of kitchen, bathroom, electrical systems, and plumbing.

Recent maintenance issues have raised some concerns about resident comfort and safety. In 2023, the building experienced problems with common areas, heating systems, and plumbing (bathtub leak) that were addressed but not fully resolved at the time of reporting. Between 2016-2023, the property has undergone multiple unit renovations, including a complete remodel of Apartment #6 in 2016 ($35,000) involving electrical work, kitchen, and bathroom updates. The building, which has achieved Tier 3 soft-story compliance, demonstrates ongoing commitment to safety improvements, as evidenced by the complete fire safety systems upgrade and other infrastructure enhancements. While the property has experienced various maintenance issues and violations over the years, most have been resolved promptly, with the exception of some recent concerns. A tenant buyout occurred in December 2016, resulting in a payment of $27,258.69 to two tenants, though details surrounding this transaction are limited in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 285 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1823 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

285 Grand View Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 22
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 17
Blocked parking space or strip

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