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115 Gough St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0838005 41 units · 4 fl · 1925

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
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 115 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 1925
2 or more units
41 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units41
Floors4
Year built1925
Total area23,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0838005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Apartments On Gough Llc
Mailing address
1407 5th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 41-unit, 4-story apartment building at 115 Gough Street, owned by Apartments On Gough LLC and constructed in 1925, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, residents reported significant water quality problems, including brown water running from taps and ongoing moisture issues affecting walls, following similar complaints about water damage in 2009. The building has a documented history of elevator problems, with complaints recorded in 2020 and earlier in 2016 when the elevator permit was found to be expired, affecting disabled tenants' access. Multiple heating system complaints, including lack of heat in accordance with regulations, were filed in 2020 and 2011. The property has undergone various maintenance work, including reroofing in 2017 ($22,000), installation of a new 200-gallon tank in 2014, and electrical system upgrades in 2008 with a new 400-amp main service.

More serious safety concerns have emerged through fire safety inspections, with violations recorded in 2021-2022 regarding blocked exits, exit maintenance, fire escapes, and alarm systems, all of which were eventually corrected. The building has also experienced issues with lead paint hazards, security requirements, and internal surface maintenance, though these appear to have been resolved. Recent complaints (from fall 2024) indicate ongoing issues with the building's exterior maintenance, including graffiti and sidewalk debris concerns. The building's permit history includes several street space permits and infrastructure maintenance work, such as parapet corrective work completed in 1993 and various street space permits between 2010 and 2019.

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Risk rating

How 115 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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.2%
Moderate concern 55.4%
Severe concern 35.4%
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

115 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 21
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
311 RequestApr 24
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