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2505 Gough St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0553007 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2505 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0553007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1333 Jones St Unit 1101 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
October 14, 2015

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Initial analysis

This three-unit, three-story Victorian building located at 2505 Gough Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1900, has undergone significant changes in recent years under the ownership of Green Hills Views LLC. Between 2017 and 2019, substantial renovation work was completed including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system ($45,000), automatic fire alarm system ($7,000), replacement of all windows, extensive interior reconfigurations including bathroom and kitchen layout modifications, and the addition of various rooms across multiple floors. The building's infrastructure was modernized with new electrical systems, including data cabling installation and comprehensive rewiring of all units, as well as plumbing upgrades including bathroom and kitchen remodels and new furnaces.

A notable period of controversy occurred in 2019 when multiple complaints were filed regarding potential unlawful modifications to the property, alleging it had been converted from three units to accommodate 22 bedrooms disguised as offices, playrooms, and dens. This followed a series of building permits that suggested extensive room additions. The property has also experienced some maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including multiple street space permits from 2018-2019, a 2018 complaint about construction debris posing a potential fire hazard, and historical code violations from 2002 that were subsequently abated. The building's recent history includes regular municipal service calls for sidewalk clearing, illegal parking, and other street-related issues, with the most recent activity occurring in 2024. The property underwent significant tenant turnover in 2015, with buyouts totaling $327,000 paid to seven tenants across two transactions.

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Risk rating

How 2505 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
58thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 404 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

2505 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 14
Date last observed: 13-may-26; time last observed: 21:44; floor: top two fl; unit: 2 & 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; stairway safety; other disabled access; ; additional information: please disregard first submission; i misunderstood the form and did not include details. please find details below of each issue being reported: fire safety | on 5/12/2026 at apx 10:15pm the smoke and fire alarms went off for the top two floors of 2505 gough streets (units 2 & 3). one resident was home in each of the units and neither one identified or detected reason for the smoke/fire alarm to go off. the fire department arrived and explained the smoke detector was old and dusty and needed replacement as it was now malfunctioning. they disabled the alarm and instructed us to inform the property management company it needed replacing right away. a resident contacted our point-of-contact for the property management company at a
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJan 15
Date last observed: 14-jan-26; time last observed: 9am; floor: main and b; unit: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling mold; ; additional information: we have contacted our property manager and landlord many times and they ignore us ;

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