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1248-1252 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0756005 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 1248-1252 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
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,547 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0756005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Wong Anthony Trustee P O Box 927 Cupertino CA 95015
Last sale
010311

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1248 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1250 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1252 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The building at 1248-1252 Golden Gate Avenue, a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential apartment constructed in 1900, has undergone significant renovations and faced various challenges over the years. In 2008, the property underwent extensive remodeling work, including kitchen and bathroom renovations in all units, installation of a washer/dryer in the ground floor, door replacements, and electrical upgrades including a 400-amp service installation with five meters and panels, with associated plumbing work completing the improvements. Prior to these renovations, the building experienced multiple health and safety violations in 2008, including issues with fire safety, plumbing, security, and stairs, all of which were abated by January 2009.

More recent history shows the building undergoing routine safety inspections in 2010 and 2017, with one complaint in 2017 regarding jack hammering. The property has a history of false fire alarms and detector activations, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls (2024) indicate ongoing concerns with street cleanliness and sidewalk maintenance around the property, including multiple reports of debris, though these are external to the building itself. A 2007 fire complaint regarding blocked exits was resolved promptly, and the building's systems appear to be maintained, with no active violations or complaints currently on file. The property has maintained regular building inspections throughout its history, with the most recent being routine safety inspections.

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Risk rating

How 1248-1252 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
53th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 78 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.0%
Moderate concern 16.3%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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1248-1252 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 12
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human waste or urine

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