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1415-1419 Golden Gate Ave

Alamo Square, SF 94115 0775023 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
Above average
avg 2.3
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1415-1419 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0775023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
530 Divisadero St #350 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
020121

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1417 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1415 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1419 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1415-1419 Golden Gate Avenue in Alamo Square, constructed in 1900, has experienced significant recent activity, particularly following a fire in early 2023 that caused damage to the roof and attic. The building has undergone substantial renovation work in 2023-2024, including interior remodeling of the second and third floor units (1415 & 1417) with kitchen upgrades, bathroom additions, and electrical system improvements. Multiple plumbing and electrical permits were issued in 2024 for comprehensive system upgrades, including new electrical wiring, sub-panels, and furnace installations throughout the units. The property has a history of maintenance issues, with several active violations as of mid-2023 related to drainage, floor repairs, and fire damage, including complaints about water heater problems, drainage issues, and a leaking toilet. Historical records show past compliance issues, including unauthorized remodeling in 2007 and earlier safety violations, though these were eventually closed or resolved. The building is currently in the process of legalizing an existing basement unit (1419A) and addressing various code requirements, including fire safety system upgrades. Recent tenant buyout records indicate a $20,000 buyout in 2021 for the unit at 1417 Golden Gate Avenue.

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Risk rating

How 1415-1419 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
23th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 235 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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.1%
Moderate concern 70.7%
Severe concern 11.2%
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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The story over time

1415-1419 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 29
Work category: 1p; water heater installation.
Complete
Planning ProjectJan 24
Asphalt Shingles Roof Replacement approx. 5,370 SQFT. Propose to tear off existing roof material (Asphalt Shingles) down to sheeting, uninstall 2 existing skylights, install two new window skylights, and install new underlayment, synthetic paper 100% waterproof (GAF, TIGERPAW) and install standard asphalt composition shingles ((GAF HDZ RS) Color: Stone Gray).

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