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1450 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0754006A 12 units · 3 fl · 1928

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1450 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
12 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.

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 1928
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area10,515 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0754006A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St #1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
122920

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1450 Golden Gate Avenue, constructed in 1928, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, in 2023, the building received critical fire safety upgrades, including new wireless sounders in sleeping areas and replacements of smoke, pull, and horn/strobe systems in common areas, representing a $30,000 investment in building safety. The property has shown commitment to modernization with substantial unit renovations in 2020-2021, particularly in units 101, 103, 203, 104, 201, and 204, involving kitchen relocations, bedroom conversions, and washer/dryer installations, with a total renovation cost exceeding $220,000. The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit (tier 3) in 2017, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements.

The property has a history of addressing maintenance issues promptly, including dry rot repairs to exterior stairs in 2008 and various fire safety inspections resulting in corrective actions between 2008 and 2023. A recent tenant complaint from April 2023 highlighted flooring issues in unit 301 affecting unit 201, though this appears to be the only ongoing concern in recent records. Historical violations from 2008 and 2010 related to building safety and maintenance were resolved, including fire escape maintenance, gas meter instructions, and combustible material storage issues. The building's systems have been regularly updated, with the most recent plumbing work in 2024 involving a water heater replacement, and past improvements including water line upgrades and electrical panel replacements. While there have been multiple parking-related enforcement calls in recent years, these are typical for urban locations and not indicative of building management issues. The property has maintained active compliance with safety inspections and fire safety requirements, as evidenced by the prompt correction of fire complaints regarding exit maintenance and extinguishers in 2023, 2019, and 2017.

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Risk rating

How 1450 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
38th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 104 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.4%
Moderate concern 50.4%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

1450 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 08
Unit 303: bathroom remodel, remove tub surround, install new vanity, new faucet, tiles. kitchen remodel, new base sink, cabinets, counter tops, new faucet, and new linoleum in kind.
$7,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 08
Unit 303: bathroom remodel - install new surround in the bathtub. new vanity, faucet. kitchen remodel - install new base cabinet, sink, new faucet and water lines.

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