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48-50 Golden Gate Ave

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0343008 77 units · 6 fl · 1911

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Tenderloin
Above average
avg 12.0
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 48-50 Golden Gate 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 1911
2 or more units
77 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1911
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
Units77
Floors6
Year built1911
Total area54,939 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0343008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mosser Capital Management I 308 Jessie St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
100417

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50 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
48 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 48-50 Golden Gate Avenue building is a 6-story, 77-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1911 and located in the Tenderloin neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with multiple unit upgrades completed between 2019-2021, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 108, 300, 304, 604, 608, and 612, typically valued between $15,000-$70,000 per unit. A concerning pattern has emerged recently, with multiple active fire safety violations as of 2024, including issues with sprinkler systems, standpipes, alarm systems, and multiple fire code violations between May and September 2024. There are also active complaints regarding boiler permit renewals from July 2024.

Several maintenance and safety issues have been documented at the property, including a significant sewer backup incident in February 2024 that affected the laundry facilities, a leaking ceiling reported in late 2023, and historical elevator capacity concerns documented in 2019. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system activations, including a recent alarm in December 2023, though most have been classified as malfunctioning or unintentional with no civilian injuries reported. The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including fire sprinkler installations over garbage receptacles in 2020, and more recently, a fire alarm upgrade initiated in July 2023. However, multiple permits for unit renovations and upgrades have been either cancelled or expired, suggesting potential oversight in maintaining up-to-date approvals for ongoing maintenance work.

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Risk rating

How 48-50 Golden Gate 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
10th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 155 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 2.9%
Moderate concern 77.2%
Severe concern 20.0%
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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48-50 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 16
Work category: 2pa; bathroom (sink, toilet and bathtub) and kitchen remodel in kind for 2 units unit numbers 514 and 524
Issued
Electrical PermitJul 14
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