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1801 Gough St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0640004 41 units · 5 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1801 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 1927
2 or more units
41 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units41
Floors5
Year built1927
Total area39,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0640004
Ownership

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

Owner name
1801 Gough Street Llc
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
051421

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AI summary

The 1801 Gough Street property is a five-story, 41-unit multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1927. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, particularly in 2020-2021, when multiple units underwent substantial improvements including kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, washer/dryer installations, and various layout changes. These renovations affected Units 202, 302, 306, 402, 501, 502, 601, and 307, with work primarily focusing on kitchen relocations, bathroom updates, and installation of modern amenities. More recently, in March 2024, a filing was made to upgrade the fire alarm system to meet current codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, though there is an open violation from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements.

The building has experienced several safety-related issues over the years, with the most recent fire violations in 2024 concerning records/UL certification and alarm system maintenance. There have been recurring fire alarm system issues documented through complaints and violations between 2006 and 2024, though most have been promptly addressed. The building's history includes multiple routine safety inspections, three significant complaints in 2008 regarding unauthorized remodeling work, and a 2013 complaint about inadequate heating in Unit 100. Elevator-related incidents have been recorded, including a removal of occupants from a stalled elevator and a defective elevator call, though no injuries were reported in these instances. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues, with open cases for illegal postings and noise, while most other cases have been resolved. A notable planning record indicates a proposal to add five new accessory dwelling units to the existing structure, though the status remains marked as "Closed."

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Risk rating

How 1801 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
13th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 838 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.7%
Moderate concern 82.2%
Severe concern 4.1%
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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1801 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 04
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 04
Garbage and debris

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