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525 Grand View Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2828041 4 units · 2 fl · 1959

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 525 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 1959
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area3,773 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2828041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tom Marital Trust
Mailing address
Tom Elizabeth A Trustee 115 Clarendon Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 525 Grand View Avenue property is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1959 and currently owned by the Tom Marital Trust. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, including a complete reroofing project in 2018 costing $12,000, and significant deck repairs in 2003 addressing both street-level and rear private wood decks. A notable cluster of building and fire safety violations was documented in March 2003, including issues with fire escape maintenance, combustible storage, deck repairs, and means of egress obstructions, all of which were successfully resolved by September 2003 through proper permit acquisition and corrective actions taken under complaint number 200338703.

The property has experienced recurring graffiti issues, particularly in late 2023 and into 2024, with multiple incidents affecting the building's exterior and surrounding areas, though most recent reports indicate these were not offensive in nature. Recent municipal service calls show ongoing attention to street cleanliness, with several reports of garbage and debris removal in 2024. Two abandoned vehicle incidents near the property were recorded in October 2024, both of which were resolved through enforcement action. While the building's major structural and safety issues appear to have been addressed, the property currently faces challenges with exterior maintenance and neighborhood cleanliness, as evidenced by the frequency of recent 311 calls regarding graffiti and garbage issues in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 525 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
31th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1297 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.0%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 18.8%
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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525 Grand View Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 07
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low

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