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2844 Golden Gate Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1142013 8 units · 2 fl · 1954

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2844 Golden Gate Ave 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 1954
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area4,032 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1142013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Patrick J & Deirdre F Stack
Mailing address
Stack Patrick J & Deirdre F 116 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
030299

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2844 Golden Gate Avenue in Lone Mountain, owned by Patrick J & Deirdre F Stack, has undergone numerous significant improvements since its construction in 1954. Most recently, in late 2020, Unit 8 received comprehensive updates including kitchen cabinet replacement, electrical rewiring, and plumbing work totaling $40,000. The building has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades over the years, with similar improvements completed in Units 5, 3, 2, and 6 between 1998 and 2014, focusing on kitchen and bathroom renovations, electrical systems, and plumbing fixtures. A notable concern was raised in 2004 regarding a potentially dangerous retaining wall at the west property line, though this appears to have been addressed as subsequent violations were resolved by October 2003. The building experienced several violations in 2003 that were all abated by October of that year, including issues related to lead paint, window repairs, fire safety equipment, and smoke detectors. More recent concerns include a work complaints in 2020 regarding unpermitted modifications and an electrical hazardous condition reported in March 2021, both of which have been resolved. The property has maintained compliance with routine inspections, and while there have been occasional maintenance issues and resident complaints over the years, these have generally been addressed promptly. Recent external issues documented through 311 calls primarily relate to parking and street conditions rather than building-specific problems, with the most recent being from 2022.

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Risk rating

How 2844 Golden Gate Ave'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
19th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 420 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.4%
Moderate concern 25.9%
Severe concern 12.7%
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

2844 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit May 16
Re-roofing with no torch down.
$10,000 · Complete
Electrical PermitFeb 12
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