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630 Grand View Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2832022 24 units · 4 fl · 1966

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 630 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 1966
2 or more units
24 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 1966
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
Units24
Floors4
Year built1966
Total area21,272 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2832022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
082319

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Initial analysis

630 Grand View Avenue is a 24-unit, four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1966 and currently owned by 630 Grand View G1 LP. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, including extensive unit upgrades between 2020-2023, with 10 units receiving complete kitchen and bathroom remodels, plus washer/dryer installations. Major building-wide systems improvements include the installation of two new tankless Rinnai water heaters in 2021, electrical system upgrades across multiple units, and recent HVAC improvements with multiple furnace replacements throughout 2022-2024.

The building has demonstrated ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, including successful completion of a Tier 2 Soft Story retrofit. However, there were several concerning events in the building's history worth noting. A series of violations related to fire safety systems were recorded in 2003, including issues with the alarm panel, smoke enclosure door closer, and fire escape ladder, though these were eventually abated in 2019. Notable complaints include a 2013 incident involving heating system failure and plumbing issues in one unit, as well as a chimney-related issue in 2015. The building experienced flooding problems in Unit 108 in 2006, and there was one fire alarm system violation issued in March 2023. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior maintenance issues, including graffiti and debris cleanup requests, though these are being addressed promptly by city services. A withdrawn permit application from 2024 proposed the addition of 4 ADUs, but this was not pursued.

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Risk rating

How 630 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
2th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1841 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.3%
Moderate concern 72.6%
Severe concern 7.1%
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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630 Grand View Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 06
#302: 1) rehabilitate existing kitchen. 2)rehabilitate existing bathroom. 3) install washer and dryer. 4)no removal of structural walls.
Complete
Electrical PermitNov 06
#302: 1) rehabilitate existing kitchen. 2)rehabilitate existing bathroom. 3) install washer and dryer. 4)no removal of structural walls.

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