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1580 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0753008 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

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
Above average
avg 5.1
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1580 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 1927
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area8,430 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0753008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rappaport-Keoshian Fmly 201
Mailing address
Steven G Rappaport & Christ 919 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120612

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1580 Golden Gate Avenue, owned by Rappaport-keoshian Fmly 201, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its 1927 construction. Most recently, on July 24, 2024, fire alarm upgrades were filed to comply with current safety codes, including installation of horn strobes in common areas and low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2008-2024, the property has addressed multiple safety concerns, including a 2023 fire alarm system violation, 2017 fire safety issues (though marked as "No Merit"), and various health and safety inspections that resulted in necessary corrections. Previous significant repairs included termite-related work in 2012, roof repairs in 2011 following fire damage, and multiple safety compliance updates in the 1980s and 1990s.

The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to safety and comfort issues, with notable concerns being addressed over the years, including garage ventilation, security upgrades, and smoke alarm system repairs. A major complaint in 2002 documented numerous apartment-level issues that were subsequently addressed. Recent maintenance includes a 2023 inspection to improve common areas, and various routine safety inspections have been conducted regularly. The property has experienced periodic fire system inspections, with the most recent requiring sprinkler system maintenance and alarm system upkeep in March 2023, which were later abated. While the building has maintained compliance with many safety requirements, the presence of multiple fire system violations over the years indicates ongoing attention is needed for these critical systems. The property has also undergone various plumbing and electrical updates, including water heater replacements, lighting improvements, and addressable calls for service regarding abandoned vehicles and general maintenance in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1580 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
35th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 109 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.0%
Moderate concern 51.3%
Severe concern 18.7%
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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The story over time

1580 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jul 24
Fire only- fire alarm upgrade in non sprikled building to comply with 2022 cbc/cfc, nfpa 72 and sffc sec 1103.7.6.1. horn strobes in common areas and install low freq. sounder inside sleeping rooms
$13,000 · Issued

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