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64-78 Gough St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0854006 32 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 64-78 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 1911
2 or more units
32 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
Units32
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area17,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0854006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sic-Mcm 72 Gough Street Lp
Mailing address
220 Montgomery St Ste 950 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
011118

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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72 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1686 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
78 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
64 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
68 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
76 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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AI summary

The 32-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 64-78 Gough Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Sic-mcm 72 Gough Street Lp, has undergone significant renovation and maintenance work since 2018, including major safety upgrades and building improvements. Recent work includes the installation of low frequency horns in sleeping areas (2025), water heater replacement (2023), and the resolution of multiple fire safety violations in January 2025 concerning alarm systems and extinguishers. Between 2020 and 2021, the building received substantial fire safety upgrades, including a new UL300 Ansul fire system for kitchen protection ($30,000) and a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing approximately $39,000. The property has experienced several maintenance issues, most notably in 2021 when construction work left the roof uncovered, resulting in water damage to unit ceilings. Recent complaints in 2023 included plumbing issues in November and unauthorized construction work in June, though both matters have since been resolved.

The building's history shows attention to maintaining safety systems, with multiple fire alarm and sprinkler system certifications recorded. Several violations were noted between 2019 and 2025 regarding fire alarms, extinguishers, and exit access, though many have been closed or abated. The property underwent significant improvements during 2019-2021, including re-roofing work, kitchen exhaust replacement, and various unit remodels. Multiple 311 calls in early 2025 relate to sidewalk cleaning and graffiti, though these primarily concern external building maintenance. The building's owners have actively addressed most code violations and maintenance issues, with recent permits showing continued investment in building safety systems and infrastructure. The most recent building permit, filed in January 2025, addresses fire alarm system maintenance, while plumbing permits indicate regular maintenance of building systems, including boiler replacement and water heater installation.

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Risk rating

How 64-78 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
1th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 1017 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.2%
Moderate concern 85.5%
Severe concern 9.3%
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

64-78 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 27
Units 2 and unit 9: & common area: demo, plaster and replace walls in-kind to match (e) kind. interior only ~ 480 sq ft.
$15,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMay 27
Work category: 1p; repipe gas supply to unit #2

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