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2929 Gough St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0505001D 8 units · 2 fl · 1925

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
Above average
avg 0.7
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2929 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 1925
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area7,524 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0505001D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cooke Lafore Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Lafore Robert W Jr & Cooke 2111 Hyde St #400 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2929 Gough Street in Cow Hollow, built in 1925 and currently owned by the Cooke Lafore Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance activities over the past decades. Most recently, in 2023-2024, the building received a substantial fire alarm system upgrade, including new panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn systems throughout all units, demonstrating commitment to resident safety. Between 2020-2022, major improvements included a ground-level laundry area remodel, kitchen renovations in multiple units (Units 3, 4, and 7), and the installation of modern plumbing features such as tankless water heater systems. The property has also received important structural and safety upgrades, including a voluntary lateral strengthening project in 2010 involving the addition of shear walls, beams, and footings, along with roofing work in 2015.

Historical records show several routine inspections and maintenance issues from 2002-2009 that have since been resolved, including violations related to fire safety, plumbing, and pest control that were all abated by 2009. The building had some water pressure issues and pest problems in 2009, but these have been documented as resolved. More recent 311 calls from 2021-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and public works matters outside the building, with all cases marked as resolved. The property's maintenance record indicates regular upkeep and modernization efforts, particularly in terms of safety systems and unit improvements, with no active violations or unresolved complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 2929 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

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
11th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 766 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.7%
Moderate concern 25.3%
Severe concern 35.1%
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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The story over time

2929 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Public works
bsm complaint
Building PermitMay 12
Dryrot repairs, hardy plank trim and siding installation left side of home, approx 1500 sq ft. non street facing.

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