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27 Alta St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0106020 3 units · 3 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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 27 Alta 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 1959
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area2,448 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0106020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Golde Family Trust
Mailing address
Golde Walter Vincent & Jenn 598 Market St #54666 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
050201

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

27 Alta Street is a three-unit multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, constructed in 1959 and currently owned by the Golde Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial recent work occurring between 2016-2017, including a comprehensive first-floor renovation involving multiple bathroom remodels ($28,000), kitchen remodeling ($10,000), and electrical upgrades. In 2017, repairs were made to address water damage and replace front lower siding panels with cedar wood siding ($6,000). The building underwent important safety upgrades in 2005, including the installation of a new fire alarm system throughout the building, a complete reroofing project, and the addition of a dry standpipe system with hose valves on all floors and a Siamese valve manifold on the roof ($2,000).

Historical records show several building complaints and violations between 2005-2010, primarily related to unauthorized work and permit suspensions, though all were eventually resolved or abated. These included concerns about rear window modifications in 2010 and roof-related work in 2005. The building's maintenance history indicates regular upkeep, with various plumbing and electrical improvements documented through proper permits. Recent 311 calls (2019-2022) have primarily been related to street-level issues such as parking enforcement and waste removal, rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent planning records highlight a project to upgrade the fire escape and replace windows, doors, and trim, though the current status is marked as "Closed - Approved".

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Risk rating

How 27 Alta 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
59th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 280 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 70.1%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 12.2%
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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