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2642 Gough St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0545019 6 units · 3 fl · 1955

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 2642 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 1955
2 or more units
6 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 1955
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1955
Total area3,864 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0545019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
225 Magellan Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
March 09, 2017

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Initial analysis

2642 Gough Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1955 in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, currently owned by Mms St Croix LLC. The property has undergone several significant safety and modernization upgrades over the past decade, most notably a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2022 costing $15,000, and a seismic retrofit of the ground floor completed in 2014 with a cost of $30,000 as part of the city's soft-story retrofit program (Tier 3). More recent improvements include the installation of a new 200-amp electrical service in 2025, indicating ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

The building has a documented history of fire safety violations from 2000 and 2008 related to egress obstructions, though these issues were resolved by January 2009. Between 2007-2019, the property underwent various interior improvements, including complete kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 203, 204, and 306 during 2007-2008, reroofing work in 2019 costing $38,700, and plumbing upgrades such as the installation of low-flow toilets in 2011. The building was subject to routine housing inspections in 2000 and 2010, both of which were resolved and marked as not active. Additional electrical improvements were carried out during unit renovations, including code upgrades and the installation of energy-efficient lighting systems. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to both safety requirements and unit modernization, with all major permits marked as complete.

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Risk rating

How 2642 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
39thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 525 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2642 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 16
Dryer caught on fire on 1/25 @3:04pm. per sffd, dryer has exhaust going outside but it's going right into unit# 102. caller is concern regarding air quality inside unit as well. (311 sr 101003382950)
Code Enforcement Section
311 RequestJan 26
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