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1615 Gough St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0664061 6 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1615 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
6 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 1927
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area5,175 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0664061
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Stephens Dennis C Trustee 1501 Hillview Cove Palm Springs CA 92264
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 1615 Gough St in Lower Pacific Heights, built in 1927 and currently owned by the Dennis C Stephens 1995 Revo Trust, has experienced several significant events over its history, with particular attention needed to recent developments. Most notably, the building suffered a fire incident in May 2020 affecting units 5 and 6, which caused damage to the roof, kitchen ceiling, and stairwell. This fire incident triggered multiple repair and safety improvement projects, including a $35,000 repair project in December 2020, a $16,700 siding and window replacement in December 2023, and the most recent $157,854 project in October 2024 involving substantial upgrades to the building's insulation, siding, and windows. The building has also undergone important structural improvements, completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 that included the installation of shear walls and moment frames for seismic safety. Historical records show the building has addressed various safety concerns, including fire proofing repairs and egress obstructions that were resolved by July 2000. Recent maintenance activity includes routine inspections and work to maintain building systems, while also noting recurring issues with street cleaning and parking violations in the vicinity of the building, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024. The building's current status includes all major safety upgrade requirements being met, with its soft-story work classified as complete with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued.

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Risk rating

How 1615 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
37thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 422 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 35%
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

1615 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 19
#2: correction nov #202650275. paint repair, repair/replace damaged drywall, repair door signal device.
$2,500 · Complete
Building PermitJan 28
Reroofing hot works

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