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2901 Gough St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0505002 21 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2901 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
21 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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area13,971 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0505002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Claude Esmiol Martini Revoc
Mailing address
Claude Martini, Trustee 2767 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
041513

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2901 Gough Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Claude Esmiol Martini Revocable Trust, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges since its construction in 1925. Most recently, in 2023, Unit 301 received comprehensive upgrades including window replacements, bathroom and kitchen remodeling ($65,000), and electrical/plumbing improvements. The building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 2) at a cost of $110,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance includes new windows throughout Unit 301, lighting upgrades, and improvements to meet energy efficiency requirements.

The building's history reveals previous concerns regarding boiler operation permitting in 2018, heating system issues in 2001-2009, and fire safety matters including fire escape maintenance and sleeping area requirements. While most historical violations have been resolved, an open violation for sleeping area requirements was recorded in November 2023. The property has experienced several fire-related incidents, including false alarms and minor cooking incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent infrastructure improvements include a new roof (2019), EV charger installation (2021), and plumbing system updates. Regular inspections have been conducted over the years, with most issues promptly addressed and resolved, though some recent fire safety matters remain active. The building's maintenance record shows ongoing investment in improvements, particularly in recent years, though historical heating system and fire safety concerns suggest attention to these areas should be maintained.

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Risk rating

How 2901 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
5th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 818 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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 52.0%
Moderate concern 31.7%
Severe concern 16.3%
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

2901 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 03
Public works
buf complaint
311 RequestMay 18
Sidewalk defect

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