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1395 Golden Gate Ave

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Western Addition — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 5.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

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.

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 1929
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
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).

Mailing address
Donald Sweet 155 Jefferson St Ste 4 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
December 30, 2021

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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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
13thpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1395 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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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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