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3235 Gough St

Marina, SF 94123 0472005 14 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3235 Gough 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 1927
2 or more units
14 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.

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 1927
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area14,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0472005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Mcfadden Jeffrey A & Charlo 1220 Southdown Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
February 22, 2017

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

3235 Gough Street is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1927 and currently owned by the Mcfadden Family Trust. The building has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements in recent years, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2016 (Tier 3), and the installation of a new manual fire alarm system with wireless notification devices in 2024 to comply with current fire safety codes. Several unit improvements have been made between 2015-2018, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 104, 204, 206, 304, and 305, along with window replacements and various plumbing and electrical upgrades totaling over $200,000. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with violations and complaints regarding fire extinguishers, sleeping area requirements, and alarm systems documented between 2017 and 2024, though most have been corrected promptly except for a recently opened violation in November 2023 concerning sleeping area requirements.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to both routine upkeep and necessary improvements, including sewer repairs in 2008, multiple kitchen and bathroom renovations, and a recent fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 costing approximately $48,000. While there were some building code violations in the past, such as an unpermitted bathroom remodel in unit 104 in 2015 and fire safety compliance issues in 2008, these were generally addressed through subsequent permits and corrections. The building's most recent tenant buyout occurred in April 2023 for $15,000. Regular inspections and prompt responses to violations suggest an active management approach to property maintenance and compliance, though the persistence of certain fire safety issues indicates ongoing challenges in meeting all regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3235 Gough 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

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
31stpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 682 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Building size

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

Property class: tenancy in common

Tenancy-in-common ownership structure, which has distinct maintenance and management patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
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

3235 Gough St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jul 01
400a main service panel replacement / relocation
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 10
House panel replacement

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