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2294-2298 15Th St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3540033 4 units · 3 fl · 1902

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Duboce Triangle
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2294-2298 15Th St 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 1902
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area4,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3540033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Howard L Grothe Jr Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Howard L Grothe Jr Trustee Po Box 590657 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
101507

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Included addresses

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2298 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
191 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2294 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2296 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 2294-2298 15th Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Howard L Grothe Jr Revoc Tr, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1902. The most substantial work occurred in 2005-2009, including a major $125,000 renovation that remodeled two kitchens and two bathrooms with additional powder rooms, window replacements, new lighting fixtures, and associated electrical and plumbing work. The building experienced serious issues in 2001, when multiple violations were documented regarding lead paint hazards and structural concerns, specifically related to stairs, though these were abated by June 2001. Additional maintenance records show plumbing work in 2009 involving new sewer infrastructure, and earlier in 1987-1988 there were repairs performed following smoke damage and work on a side porch.

More recently, the building has faced some ongoing maintenance challenges, with a 1997 complaint about an open trench for side sewer work that remains active as of 2023. Recent inspections in 2023 noted issues with paint scrapping containment. The building's vicinity has experienced various neighborhood maintenance issues in 2024, including multiple instances of graffiti on public infrastructure (signal boxes) and some sidewalk defects, though these are managed by city agencies and not directly related to the building's condition. The most recent documented issue as of October 2023 involves a pavement defect reported in January 2025, though it's currently under city jurisdiction.

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Risk rating

How 2294-2298 15Th St'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
24th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.8%
Moderate concern 31.4%
Severe concern 23.9%
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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2294-2298 15Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 19
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJan 28
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