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101 Gough St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0838007 51 units · 3 fl · 1912

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 101 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 1912
2 or more units
51 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.

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 1912
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
Units51
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area16,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0838007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Roma Hammel 26075 Eucalyptus Ln Los Altos Hills CA 94022
Last sale
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120 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102
101 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 51-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 101 Gough Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Gough-page Associates, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone numerous maintenance and upgrade projects over the years. Most recently, in August 2024, the building completed the conversion of its Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) to a new cellular communicator system, with the work including electrical and plumbing components. A boiler-related permit issued in December 2023 indicates some current concerns regarding the heating system, while a water heater decommissioning project was completed in October 2024. The building has experienced several significant plumbing and system upgrades in recent years, including accessibility improvements in 2018 with the installation of motorized wheelchair door openers, and various bathroom renovations completed in the early 2010s.

The property has faced multiple fire safety and building code challenges, with several open and previously issued violations related to alarm systems, sleeping area requirements, and building maintenance. Notably, there were multiple fire alarm system violations issued in 2024, including one that remains open as of October 2023. Historical violations from previous years have included issues with self-closing doors, fire escape maintenance, and heating system requirements, though most of these have been abated. Recent 311 calls from early 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with garbage and debris management around the property, as well as reports of encampments and blocked exits in common areas. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic systems like heating, plumbing, and elevator services, though there have been occasional service interruptions, such as a documented elevator outage affecting wheelchair-bound patients in 2017.

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Risk rating

How 101 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 996 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
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 86%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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101 Gough St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 07
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMar 26
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