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1635 Gough St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0664028 30 units · 6 fl · 1929

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1635 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 1929
2 or more units
30 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1929
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
Units30
Floors6
Year built1929
Total area25,662 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0664028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
051820

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Initial analysis

The 30-unit apartment building at 1635 Gough Street, constructed in 1929, has undergone significant renovation and modernization work over the past several years. Notably, in 2023, the building's fire alarm system was upgraded to current codes (NFPA 72 2022), including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, demonstrating ongoing commitment to safety compliance. The property has seen extensive unit renovations, with multiple apartments receiving comprehensive updates between 2019-2022, including new bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems. These renovations have typically involved new cabinets, fixtures, appliances, and lighting, with associated costs ranging from $20,000 to $387,500 per unit.

The building has faced several notable challenges, particularly in early 2019 when multiple violations were documented, including concerns about electrical fixtures, water intrusion, debris management, and lead paint remediation during renovation work, though these violations were subsequently abated by April 2019. A series of elevator service complaints in December 2019 raised concerns about accessibility, though these issues were later resolved. More recent fire safety incidents have been recorded, including sprinkler/standpipe system concerns in June 2024 and alarm system issues in December 2023, with violations being addressed promptly. The consistent pattern of unit improvements and system upgrades suggests active management, though periodic maintenance and safety compliance issues have required attention. The building's history also shows regular inspections and permits for various improvements, including a significant proposed addition of six ground-floor units, indicating ongoing development activity.

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Risk rating

How 1635 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
8th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 616 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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 9.6%
Moderate concern 83.9%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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1635 Gough St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jun 24
Alarm Systems
311 RequestFeb 27
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