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1460 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0754006B 21 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1460 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
21 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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area17,208 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0754006B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Friedman Investment Managem 323 Pine St Ste 1 Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
121319

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1460 Golden Gate Avenue, owned by 1460 Associates LP, was constructed in 1928 and has undergone significant renovations and improvements over recent years. The property is currently in the process of upgrading its fire alarm system as evidenced by a $43,520 permit issued in March 2024, with similar fire safety improvements documented throughout 2023-2024. Major renovations included the addition of two ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in 2021 after initial construction in 2019, and substantial unit improvements such as a $50,000 remodel of Unit 12 in 2020. Multiple units have received electrical and plumbing upgrades, including comprehensive rewiring and fixture replacements across various apartments between 2018-2020.

The building has faced several safety and compliance issues in the past, most notably a 2016 violation regarding the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, which was resolved in 2017. Historical complaints from 2008-2019 raised concerns about various safety features including fire escapes, smoke alarms, and building systems, though these have generally been addressed according to the records. Recent fire safety inspections in 2023-2024 have identified some active violations related to sleeping area requirements, though the building has a history of promptly correcting similar issues as indicated by previous fire complaints. The property has undergone substantial infrastructure improvements, including multiple fire alarm system upgrades, seismic retrofit work, and comprehensive unit renovations, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and safety compliance efforts by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 1460 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
21th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 132 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Property class (A15)

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.6%
Moderate concern 64.1%
Severe concern 5.4%
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

1460 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 17
Work category: 2pb; in stall in law kitchen
Issued
Fire ComplaintMar 25
Alarm Systems

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