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2826-2830 Gough St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521017 4 units · 2 fl · 1909

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Cow Hollow — not a forecast
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 2826-2830 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 1909
2 or more units
4 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 1909
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area4,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0521017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
851 Burlway Rd Ste 502 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
November 19, 2021

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2830 A Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2828 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2830 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2826 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 2826-2830 Gough Street is a two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, containing 4 units and built in 1909. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, with the most recent work (completed in late 2023) involving comprehensive unit renovations including ceiling replacement, insulation upgrades, sheetrock installation, painting, kitchen remodeling, and associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $40,000. In 2023, exploratory work was conducted to assess the garage level's ceiling framing, foundation, and slab specifications. The property has seen substantial infrastructure improvements, including the installation of new tankless water heaters (2023), a 100-amp sub-panel (2023), and previous major renovations in 2016-2017 involving foundation work, new ADU creation, and extensive interior remodeling.

Historically, the building faced several code compliance issues in 2011, including concerns about an illegal bathroom, improper dishwasher installation, and plumbing code violations, but these were all addressed and abated by September 2011. The property has an active parking enforcement history, with multiple citations (seven between June and November 2024) for driveway blocking, and there were some garbage and debris complaints in mid-2024. A tenant buyout was processed in September 2023 for $10,000. Recent planning records indicate ongoing efforts to convert the existing garage into a new ADU, with work status currently marked as "On Hold." The building's most recent substantial improvements suggest ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property's systems and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 2826-2830 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
90thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2826-2830 Gough St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit May 07
Replace existing msp
Issued

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