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225-235 Gough St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0832002 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 225-235 Gough St 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 1907
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAYES
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 1907
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0832002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Yelding-sloan John Poodles 461 E Blithedale Ave Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale

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233 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
235 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
225 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
231 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
227 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
229 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The building at 225-235 Gough Street in Hayes Valley is a three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential property constructed in 1907, currently owned by the Sally Sloan Continuing Trust. The property has undergone several significant commercial tenant improvements in recent years, including a $150,000 interior design firm renovation in 2023, and the conversion of a vacant ground floor space into an eyeglass retail store in 2020, which included comprehensive updates to finishes, ADA compliance, and utilities. The building experienced some maintenance and compliance issues in the late 2000s, including unauthorized fence installation in 2001 that required correction, and exterior work in 2017 that raised lead paint concerns among neighbors. The property has maintained active compliance with building regulations, as evidenced by completed inspections and the resolution of previous violations.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to both residential and commercial spaces, including a completed plumbing remodel in December 2023 and various commercial unit improvements in 2020 such as new HVAC and lighting systems. The building has undergone multiple routine safety and health inspections by Housing Inspection Services between 2003 and 2011, with all issues being resolved. The property has experienced some environmental challenges in the surrounding area recently, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding graffiti, sidewalk issues, and debris, though these are primarily external to the building structure itself. Planning records indicate proper handling of use changes, with recent approvals for design professional use and retail conversions, and there are no active building violations or planning code complaints on record. However, a number of graffiti incidents reported through 311 calls in late 2024 remain open and unresolved as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 225-235 Gough St'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
43rdpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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225-235 Gough St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 17
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furniture

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