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2832-2834 Gough St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521018 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 2832-2834 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 1916
2 or more units
2 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 1916
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area2,896 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0521018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gordon/clifford Realty Inc 1572 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
September 06, 2006

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2832 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2834 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2832-2834 Gough Street in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916, currently owned by the William J Shauhnessy Survivor Trust. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past two decades, with substantial renovations occurring between late 2009 and early 2011, including complete interior remodeling of both units on the second and third floors, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, addition of new bathrooms, installation of four skylights, and addressing dry rot issues. The property was equipped with modern amenities during this period, including a residential elevator servicing the first to third floors, new boilers with radiant heating systems, and an extensive electrical upgrade featuring rewiring of the entire building and garage, installation of multiple appliances, and comprehensive safety features like smoke detectors.

The building's history reveals some past concerns that have been resolved, including a significant violation case in 2007 regarding unauthorized construction of a deck and stairs on the roof of the first floor, which was abated by October 2008. Earlier issues from 1998 involving leaks, roof problems, and electrical shortages were also addressed promptly. Recent maintenance records show regular upkeep of street space permits in 2010 and 2011, suggesting ongoing attention to exterior and public space maintenance. The building's most recent major work was completed in early 2011, including plumbing finishes for multiple bathrooms and kitchens and the elevator installation, with no active violations or complaints on record since these systematic upgrades were implemented.

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Risk rating

How 2832-2834 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
67thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 284 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2832-2834 Gough St event timeline

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