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1570 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0753006 9 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1570 Golden Gate Ave 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 1926
2 or more units
9 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.

Building characteristics
Units9
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area6,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0753006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheung Sioe D
Mailing address
Jennifer Cheung 1029 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
042506

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit multi-family residential building at 1570 Golden Gate Avenue in the Western Addition, owned by Cheung Sioe D, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past decades. Most recently, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $60,000, achieving compliance with San Francisco seismic safety requirements. The building has had consistent fire safety maintenance issues, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2019 and 2024, including problems with the alarm system, extinguishers, and general fire code compliance. While many of these violations were promptly corrected, two violation notices were issued in November 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance and sprinkler service requirements, though the address listed appears to be incorrect (1512 Golden Gate Ave).

Historical maintenance records reveal various repairs and improvements, including a street space permit in 2017, reroofing in 2007, and staircase repairs in 1988 following a violation notice. The building underwent a routine safety inspection in May 2019, and previous inspections in 2008 and 2010 revealed multiple issues that were subsequently addressed, including fire escape maintenance, weather proofing repairs, and electrical outlet repairs. Recent 311 calls from 2022 to 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues, rather than building-specific concerns. The property's documented history shows a pattern of requiring ongoing maintenance to address safety and code compliance issues, particularly regarding the fire alarm system and related safety equipment, though the completion of the soft-story retrofit represents a significant step forward in structural safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1570 Golden Gate Ave'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
30th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 117 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.5%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 19.2%
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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1570 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2023
Fire Complaint Feb 21
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintFeb 21
Extinguishers

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