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1525 Golden Gate Ave

Alamo Square, SF 94115 0776019 3 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1525 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 1890
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area2,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0776019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Welsh, Clark T
Mailing address
1525 Golden Gate Ave Apt C San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
061200

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 1525 Golden Gate Avenue, owned by Clark T Welsh and constructed in 1890, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decades. Most notably, the property has embraced modern upgrades with the installation of a solar power system in 2017 (3.845 kW total power rating) and underwent energy-efficient window replacements in 2009. The building has received regular maintenance to essential systems, including three water heater replacements (most recently in 2013), two furnace replacements (2011 and 2007), and a voluntary structural reinforcement with steel bent at the garage in 2009.

The property has a history of routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent occurring in 2019, and all previous inspections show proper completion or resolution of any identified issues. Several historical permits from the 1980s indicate various renovations, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, fireplace installation, and concrete work. A recent planning record from 2023 shows an approved deck addition in the required side yard, which represents the building's valid current modification as of late 2023. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding parking issues and abandoned vehicles near the property between 2017 and 2024, these are primarily external neighborhood matters and do not reflect on the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 1525 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
41th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.9%
Moderate concern 42.4%
Severe concern 6.7%
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

1525 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 28
Reroof, no hot work.
$12,500 · Complete

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