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1574-1576 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0753007 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Western Addition — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 5.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1574-1576 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,564 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0753007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Eric S Schmitt Trustee 2830 Harrison St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
June 04, 2010

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1574 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1576 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit apartment building at 1574-1576 Golden Gate Avenue, owned by the Eric S Schmitt Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900, with the most recent major renovation occurring in 2019 when unit #2 was remodeled at a cost of $40,000 to update its bathroom and kitchen fixtures. This renovation included the installation of a new flue for wall heater and electrical upgrades, all of which were successfully completed. Prior to this, the building received substantial maintenance, including a roof replacement in 2010 ($15,000), a stair safety improvement in 2015 which addressed climbing hazards and improved rail support, and a comprehensive modernization of unit #2 in 2017 that involved bathroom and kitchen upgrades with new fixtures and high-efficiency lighting.

The building has a history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services between 2000 and 2018. While there were several building violations noted in 2007 related to various safety and maintenance issues such as water heaters, plumbing permits, and fire escape maintenance, these were all resolved by 2010. The property has experienced some recent external issues typical for the area, including reports of encampments, graffiti, and parking complaints, with the most recent incidents occurring in late 2023. However, these exterior issues are generally considered separate from the building's internal maintenance and safety record, which shows consistent attention to upkeep and modernization over the years.

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Risk rating

How 1574-1576 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

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
52ndpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 80 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

1574-1576 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 24
Work category: 1m; install mini split heat pump
Complete
311 RequestSep 15
Garbage and debris

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