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2501 Gough St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0553009 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 2501 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
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,958 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0553009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Philip M & Shari A Lalonde 2475 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
July 06, 1988

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

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2501 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1800 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 2501 Gough Street in Pacific Heights, owned by the Laonde Family Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements over its history. Most recently, in 2023 and continuing into 2024, the building received substantial fire safety upgrades, including a complete fire alarm system replacement with new features such as low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms, new smoke detectors, pull stations, and a monitored flow switch, demonstrating an investment in resident safety with a permit value of $28,279. The building has experienced recurring issues with its alarm system, evidenced by multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded by the fire department, though no injuries were ever reported. Historical improvements include a complete modernization of kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures in 1988, window installations, and electrical system upgrades, including an underground service conversion to 150A with 6 meters in 2003.

The building had a notable cluster of violations in late 2001, including issues with window repairs, handrails, fire escape maintenance, door security, and gas meter instructions, though all were promptly abated by January 2002. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property in recent years, they primarily relate to issues outside the building, such as street cleaning, parking enforcement, and tree maintenance. The building's age (constructed in 1900) and past permit history suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrades have been regularly performed, with the most significant recent focus on fire safety system improvements.

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Risk rating

How 2501 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
40thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 578 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2501 Gough St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 03
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJul 14
Blocking driveway cite only

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