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1395 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 0774014A 48 units · 6 fl · 1929

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1395 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 1929
2 or more units
48 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units48
Floors6
Year built1929
Total area40,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0774014A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Property Management Co I
Mailing address
Donald Sweet 155 Jefferson St Ste 4 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-story, 48-unit apartment building at 1395 Golden Gate Avenue, managed by SF Property Management Co I, was constructed in 1929 and has undergone several significant renovations and system upgrades over recent years. Most notably, an extensive fire alarm system upgrade was completed in 2019 to meet 2021 code requirements, including the installation of new smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency sounders. The building has experienced recurring boiler issues, with complaints about heating outages in 2013 and a violation in 2022 regarding an expired boiler permit. Recent improvements include an ongoing $71,165 renovation of apartment unit 208, featuring new kitchen cabinets, plumbing fixtures, and appliances, with associated electrical work in progress as of October 2024.

The property has a history of regulatory challenges that have been addressed over time, including the removal of unauthorized wireless antennas in 2014 and resolution of various building code violations in 2015 related to fire safety, security, and mechanical systems. A notable complaint from December 2022 concerned unpermitted floor work in unit 505 allegedly causing noise and structural concerns, though this complaint is listed as not active. The building's maintenance history includes routine safety inspections, elevator system upgrades, and various plumbing and electrical improvements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues such as graffiti and parking concerns, rather than building-specific problems. While the building has experienced several service calls, including for elevator rescue and medical assistance, there have been no significant fire incidents involving civilian injuries on record.

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Risk rating

How 1395 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
14th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 144 are predicted to be safer.

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

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.0%
Moderate concern 76.8%
Severe concern 6.3%
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

1395 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 20
Date last observed: 04-feb-26; time last observed: 02\04\2026; unit: 601; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling gas leak; hazardous appliance; disabled acc: elevator/lift; other disabled access;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintFeb 05
Residential building issue - plumbing - broken/leaking

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