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701-719 Golden Gate Ave

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94102 0768013

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 Van Ness/ Civic Center
At or below average
avg 6.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 701-719 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
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built1900
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0768013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mhrsc Lp
Mailing address
1525 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
110519

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719 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
701 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The residential building at 701-719 Golden Gate Avenue, owned by Mhrsc Lp, is a 15+ unit multi-family residential structure built in 1900 in the Van Ness/Civic Center neighborhood. The building underwent substantial construction and modernization work in 2011-2012, including the installation of 100 dwelling units, comprehensive plumbing and electrical systems, fire safety infrastructure including sprinklers, and various building amenities. Recent maintenance activities include the replacement of domestic hot water boilers in 2023, though previous water heater installations from 2012 are now listed as expired.

The building has experienced several recurring issues, particularly regarding fire safety compliance, with multiple violations noted in 2023-2024 related to sprinkler maintenance, electrical hazards, and fire safety equipment. A façade inspection violation was issued in August 2024, though it was abated within weeks. The property has been the subject of various resident complaints over the years, including concerns about mold (2019), bug infestations (2016-2018), and unauthorized construction work hours (2012). Several fire incidents have occurred, primarily involving false alarms or system malfunctions, though there was one unintentional building fire recorded. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 show numerous reports of encampments and debris issues in the vicinity, while planning records indicate some discussions about street right-of-way vacating for housing development purposes. The building's historical permit records show consistent maintenance and upgrading of basic systems, including network cabling, security systems, and various infrastructure improvements, though some permits from 2011-2012 show as expired in the current records.

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Risk rating

How 701-719 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
69th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 42.6%
Moderate concern 33.4%
Severe concern 24.1%
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

701-719 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 13
Other excessive noise
Noise
DBI ComplaintFeb 11
The neighbor upstairs is flooding the unit and the resident believes there is mold in the wall of her unit. resident stated theres no visible mold. the resident has been very sick .

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