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1440 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0754006 13 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
Above average
avg 5.1
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1440 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 1928
2 or more units
13 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area10,715 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0754006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michelle K Cody Revoc Lvg T
Mailing address
Cody Michelle K Ttee 527 14Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
062201

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Initial analysis

The 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1440 Golden Gate Avenue, constructed in 1928, has undergone several significant safety upgrades and structural improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $36,200, including the installation of addressable smoke detectors, manual pull stations, horn strobes, and low-frequency horns in residential sleeping areas. The building successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic upgrades in 2016, including structural moment frame installation and other reinforcement work valued at $90,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's mandatory seismic retrofit requirements for wood-frame buildings.

The property has experienced recurring issues with common area maintenance and safety systems over the years. Most recently, in 2024, there have been multiple complaints regarding broken mailboxes and common area conditions. Historical violations include multiple fire safety concerns between 2004 and 2008, such as fire escape maintenance, smoke enclosure repairs, and fire extinguisher maintenance, though all these violations were subsequently abated. The building has also faced challenges with common area lighting, window maintenance, and painting safety, as documented in 2017 and 2012 complaints. While there have been several fire-related complaints regarding exit maintenance and systems between 2016 and 2024, most were found to have no merit or were promptly corrected, with the exception of one sprinkler system issue in 2022. The property also underwent significant structural improvements, including a new water service installation in 2012 and various repairs to address water damage in earlier years. A recent investigation in 2024 regarding unauthorized short-term rentals in one unit was resolved when the responsible tenant vacated the premises.

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Risk rating

How 1440 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
19th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.5%
Moderate concern 68.4%
Severe concern 17.1%
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

1440 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 27
To comply with complaint 2026545510: unit 102: to legalize kitchen remodel and partial bathroom remodel. all work is already completed.
$5,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 27
To comply with complaint 2026545510: unit 102: to legalize kitchen remodel and partial bathroom remodel. all work is already completed.

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