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1407 Gough St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0688002 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1407 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0688002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
C/o Joseph Lanyadoo 1407 Gough St Apt 8 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
June 23, 2004

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1407 Gough Street is a three-story multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 1407 Llc. The building has been at the center of multiple significant compliance issues, most notably a major violation filed in May 2023, which cited the property as a hazardous condition with 12 unauthorized units (rather than the 4 legal units on record), constructed without proper permits or inspections. This violation highlighted numerous life safety concerns, including improper egress, unapproved plumbing and electrical work, inadequate fire safety measures, and lack of adequate heating and ventilation systems. Following this, in June 2023, additional violations were recorded regarding improper drainage and vent installations.

The building's history shows recurring maintenance and safety concerns, with multiple complaints and violations between 2015-2023 relating to fire safety systems, electrical systems, and unauthorized construction work. Recent complaints from August 2023 reported safety issues including lack of CO2 alarms, exposed wiring, and mold problems. The property has undergone some legitimate maintenance work, including a complete reroofing project in 2017 (costing $21,600) and various attempts to address unit legalization issues between 2003-2010, though these efforts were ultimately cancelled or filed without completion.

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Risk rating

How 1407 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
5thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 636 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
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

1407 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 09
Date last observed: 06-mar-26; floor: ground flo; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal change of use; other building; ; additional information: occupant uses outdoor yard space for construction company, causing frequent construction noise in residential area.;
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintMar 06
Frequent construction noise for business in residential area. (311 sr 101003624519)

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