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201-207 Gough St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0832004 37 units · 4 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 201-207 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 1926
2 or more units
37 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.

Building characteristics
Units37
Floors4
Year built1926
Total area25,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0832004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ceg Gough Lp
Mailing address
820 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
082620

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201 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
207 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The Gough Street apartment complex is a 37-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, located in Hayes Valley and currently owned by Ceg Gough LP. The property has undergone significant recent upgrades, with nearly $500,000 invested in unit renovations between 2022-2024, including complete kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 28, 36, and 42. Major building-wide improvements include a $105,490 reroofing project completed in 2022, and important safety upgrades in 2021 including the installation of low-frequency sounders for fire alarms and an ADA door operator. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with the most recent complaint in March 2024 about missing interior components, and several documented instances of elevator rescues by fire services.

The property has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water intrusion and structural concerns, with several complaints between 2012-2013 documenting leaks, mold, and potential structural issues with the lightwell concrete column. Fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarms, sprinklers, and hazardous materials between 2013-2022, though all have been marked as corrected upon subsequent inspections. Recent tenant complaints from September 2023 reported hallway ceiling and wall peeling and electrical concerns, while a 2022 complaint raised accessibility issues regarding a handrail modification. The building has seen some tenant turnover with recorded buyouts in 2015 and 2019, totaling $45,000 for four tenants.

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Risk rating

How 201-207 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

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
2th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 1006 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.9%
Moderate concern 82.2%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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201-207 Gough St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 17
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