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2648 Gough St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0545020 6 units · 3 fl · 1955

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 2648 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1955
Total area3,864 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0545020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mms St Croix Llc
Mailing address
225 Magellan Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
022018

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2648 Gough Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Mms St Croix Llc, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1955. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 (Tier 3) at a cost of $40,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent safety upgrades include a $15,000 fire alarm system modernization in 2022, which added low-frequency horns and a wireless communicator throughout the building, while electrical improvements include a newly issued 200-amp service installation scheduled for completion in early 2025. The building has undergone several unit-specific renovations, particularly in 2007, when three separate units (101, 203, and 204) received comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels with updated electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, and energy-efficient lighting.

While the building has made substantial infrastructure improvements, there is an active complaint filed in February 2021 regarding the building's soft-story status, though this appears to be regarding earlier compliance issues that have since been addressed through the 2014 retrofit. The property has maintained regular updates to its systems, including a 2013 electrical upgrade for a new laundry circuit and various plumbing improvements, such as the installation of low-flow toilets in 2011. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety and sustainability requirements, with multiple permits demonstrating compliance with modern building codes. Recent activity around the property has mostly consisted of street cleaning and maintenance issues, which are typical for urban environments, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2648 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
30th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.0%
Moderate concern 31.8%
Severe concern 20.2%
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

2648 Gough St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Jan 02
Installed new 200amp service
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