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2765 Gough St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0529001 9 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2765 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 1923
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1923
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area6,426 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0529001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3941 Park Dr #20662 El Dorado Hills CA 95762
Last sale
August 16, 1995

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2765 Gough Street in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, owned by Sandra Chi Lee, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1923, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $50,000. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems, documented through multiple tenant complaints between 1997 and 2004 regarding inadequate heat supply, though recent boiler removal and electrical upgrades in 2017 suggest improvements to the heating system. The property has faced a series of building violations and complaints between 2021-2022 concerning various maintenance issues, including peeling paint, window repairs, electrical receptacle problems, and kitchen cabinet conditions, which were ultimately abated in 2022.

Recent fire safety concerns have emerged, with violations issued in August 2023 for problems with exit maintenance, extinguishers, and alarm systems, though these were subsequently abated. The building's infrastructure improvements include electrical system upgrades in 2003, which provided 225-amp service and heating systems for 8 apartments. Historical maintenance records show periodic attention to building systems, including reroofing in 1999 and various individual unit improvements. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 primarily relate to general street cleaning and maintenance issues outside the building, with one ongoing concern about tree roots lifting the sidewalk, while a flooding issue from February 2023 was promptly resolved. The building's fire safety record shows occasional false alarms and minor incidents, but no civilian injuries have been reported.

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Risk rating

How 2765 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
5thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 818 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2765 Gough St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 23
Flooding
on street
311 RequestSep 14
Garbage and debris

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