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275 Grand View Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2776016 15 units · 4 fl · 1963

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 Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 275 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 1963
2 or more units
15 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.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors4
Year built1963
Total area13,447 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2776016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carroll Living Trust
Mailing address
Laura & Peter Carroll, Trus 1432 Lake St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
102698

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 275 Grand View Ave in Noe Valley, owned by Carroll Living Trust, was constructed in 1963 and has undergone several significant improvements to maintain safety and compliance with current codes. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 (Tier 4) at a cost of $120,000 and underwent comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades in 2023 to meet San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and associated electrical work. Recent maintenance includes a complete reroofing project completed in June 2023 ($80,000) and revisions to the fire alarm system, though there have been some concerning changes to the fire safety systems, including the removal of heat detectors.

The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety issues, including kitchen remodeling in Unit 103 (2021), window replacements (2009-2010), and deck repairs (2003). Several fire safety violations were identified in March 2023, including concerns with the fire escape ladder, gas utility shutoff tool access, and compliance documentation, though all were abated by August 2023. Additionally, there have been recurring issues with the elevator system, as documented in a 2014 complaint about frequent stoppages. The building's systems were systematically upgraded between 2018-2023, including the replacement of hydronic heat boiler, water heater systems, and various plumbing fixtures, suggesting ongoing maintenance of essential building systems. Recent fire safety inspections in 2023-2024 have noted and subsequently corrected issues with exit maintenance and alarm systems, indicating active management of safety systems despite some historical compliance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 275 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
6th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1766 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.3%
Moderate concern 36.0%
Severe concern 31.7%
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

275 Grand View Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 31
Alarm Systems

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