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199 Gough St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0838001 4 units · 1907

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
13
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 199 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
4 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
Units4
Floors—
Year built1907
Total area4,425 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0838001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Iveli Thomas Estate Of
Mailing address
Johnston Kinney Zulaica Llp 101 Montgomery St Ste 1600 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
112015

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Included addresses

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203 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
201 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
205 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The four-unit multi-family residential building at 199 Gough Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Iveli Thomas Estate, has undergone significant renovations and faced various concerns since its construction in 1907. Most recently, in September 2023, multiple building violations were filed and later abated by October 2023, including issues with smoke detectors, damaged ceilings, windows, electrical outlets, rodent infestation, and other maintenance concerns. A currently active complaint from June 2024 pertains to the trash room's code compliance and sprinkler system requirements. The building has seen substantial improvements over the years, including the installation of a fire suppression system in 2016, new fireplaces in 2014, and major accessibility upgrades in 2012. Recent maintenance has focused on building systems, with multiple permits showing work on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems between 2014 and 2024.

The property has a history of various incidents requiring attention, including complaints about construction without permits, water heater issues, and accessibility concerns. While recent fire safety violations have been addressed, including the installation of smoke detectors and CO alarms, there remain some safety concerns, particularly regarding trash management and egress obstruction. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to system upgrades and compliance issues, though some problems have persisted, as evidenced by multiple repair permits and violations related to building systems. The property has experienced several fire alarm incidents, though these have generally been false alarms with no reported injuries.

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Risk rating

How 199 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
7th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 955 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.2%
Moderate concern 47.6%
Severe concern 30.2%
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

199 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 26
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 21
Encampment

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