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1341 Union St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0548024 12 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1341 Union 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
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area11,976 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0548024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gold Kenneth M
Mailing address
1341 Union St Apt 11 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
082321

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1341 Union Street in Russian Hill, owned by Kenneth M Gold, has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects since 2018, including mandatory soft-story retrofit completion, roof deck legalization with safety improvements, and recent dryrot repairs in August 2024. The building has faced various challenges requiring attention, most notably in mid-2020 when multiple violations were filed that included issues with fire safety (unpermitted construction of a wooden roof deck lacking guardrails), ventilation, window seals, damaged walls/ceiling, lack of proper detectors, and roof access door problems. These violations, along with complaints about pest issues (clothes moths, silverfish, evidence of mice), were eventually abated by August 2024.

The property has seen consistent maintenance and modernization efforts, including a recent EV charger installation in Unit 11 in June 2024, compliance with the city's soft-story retrofit program in 2018 (classified as Tier 4), and various unit-specific improvements such as kitchen remodels in Units 7 and 9. The building's plumbing systems have received attention as well, with repairs to drainage systems in 2014 and various unit-specific upgrades. While several fire safety inspections have been conducted (with the most recent in July 2024 addressing extinguishers), there appears to be a history of minor violations related to alarm systems and sprinkler systems, though these were generally resolved promptly. The property has also been responsive to routine maintenance needs as evidenced by multiple completed work orders for various building systems and common areas.

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Risk rating

How 1341 Union 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
7th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1054 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.7%
Moderate concern 63.2%
Severe concern 27.1%
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

1341 Union St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 04
Date last observed: 02-aug-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: address numbers do not contrast with its background. address is not easy to read from the road. numbers are small. ;
Building Inspection Division
Fire ComplaintJul 22
Extinguishers

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