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281-283 Granada Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6941002 2 units · 1 fl

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Ingleside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 281-283 Granada 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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
Units2
Floors1
Year built
Total area1,649 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6941002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
281 Granada Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
March 09, 2010

Landlord portfolio

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281 Granada Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
283 Granada Ave #rear, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 281-283 Granada Avenue in the Ingleside neighborhood is a one-story multi-family residential building containing two dwellings on a single parcel. The building underwent significant unauthorized modifications before 2011, including the conversion of storage spaces to separate dwelling units and the installation of various amenities without proper permits. These modifications resulted in a violation notice filed in May 2010, citing numerous code violations related to improper occupancy, including lack of proper light and ventilation, unapproved wiring and plumbing, improper exit conditions, and other concerns, though these violations were officially abated by July 2013.

Since 2011, the property has seen several legitimate improvements, including the legalization of an additional dwelling unit, installation of a fire sprinkler system, electrical upgrades including new service and wiring, and solar panel installation in 2013. More recent maintenance work includes a completed roofing project in 2022 costing $16,000. The building's recent history shows regular maintenance and compliance with building codes, though there have been recurring parking-related issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls between 2022 and 2024, and one instance of a sidewalk defect reported in December 2022, which was determined to be a minor issue. The property appears to have maintained compliance with building codes since the resolution of the 2010 violations, with no new building violations recorded in the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 281-283 Granada 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 75 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

281-283 Granada Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Apr 27
Reroofing. tear off/install flat roof & pitch roof, 1,800 sq. ft.
$16,000 · Complete

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