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1260-1264 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0756007 4 units · 3 fl · 1875

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 1260-1264 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 1875
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
Floors3
Year built1875
Total area4,425 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0756007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Matsui 2014 Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Matsui Brandon & Sun Young 1 Beaty Ct Rye NY 10580
Last sale
082019

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1264 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1262 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1260 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1260-1264 Golden Gate Ave in the Western Addition, owned by Matsui 2014 Living Trust, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1875. The most recent major work was a $25,000 reroofing project completed in 2020 that included comprehensive roof replacement and flashing updates. The building has seen substantial improvements over the years, including a 2003 interior remodel with foundation replacement and voluntary seismic upgrades costing $95,000, window replacements in 2003, and electrical service upgrades. Notable maintenance issues have emerged periodically, including a rat infestation complaint in 2011, rotten infestation in 2017, and water-related problems in 2002. The building experienced one recorded fire incident (a building fire with equipment failure as the cause) and has had multiple false alarms.

The property has faced several fire safety and building maintenance challenges, particularly evident from violations and complaints between 2008 and 2011, including issues with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire escape ladders, and self-closing doors. These violations were officially abated by November 2010. More recent history shows ongoing maintenance activity, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 regarding garbage and debris issues near the property. The building's systems have been progressively upgraded over the years, with plumbing improvements including washer/dryer hookups in 2015, though some permits from 2005 remain expired. The most recent safety inspections appear to have been resolved without active violations, suggesting improved compliance with safety requirements since the 2010-2011 period.

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Risk rating

How 1260-1264 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
71th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 48 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.3%
Moderate concern 29.5%
Severe concern 10.2%
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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1260-1264 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 04
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJan 26
Garbage and debris

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