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2872-2874 Golden Gate Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1142018 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2872-2874 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1142018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meehan Joan
Mailing address
2874 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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2874 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
2872 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 2872-2874 Golden Gate Ave in the Lone Mountain neighborhood was built in 1900 and is currently owned by Joan Meehan. The property has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably a fire incident in November 2022 that caused minor to moderate damage, primarily due to a faulty electrical outlet on the ground floor, with effects extending to the upper unit including water damage and charred exterior siding. This incident prompted extensive repairs in 2023, costing approximately $150,000, which included replacing damaged drywall, roof framing, windows, and various electrical, plumbing, and HVAC components. The building underwent gas line replacements in March 2024 and received new high-efficiency furnaces for both units earlier in 2024.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, particularly in roofing work, with multiple re-roofing projects completed in 1988-1989, 2017, and 2019, though a 2019 solar panel installation was cancelled. There have been other notable incidents including a 2016 water flooding issue, and historical violations such as an illegal unit complaint in 1995 that was promptly resolved. Recent street-related work in 2014-2015 involved three street space permits. The area around the building has experienced various municipal service calls, including several regarding sidewalk parking violations in 2021, tree maintenance issues, and instances of graffiti in 2018, all of which were addressed by city services. The most recent building improvement is a kitchen remodel completed in November 2023. While the fire incident and subsequent repairs were significant, all related violations have been abated as of January 2024, indicating current compliance with building codes.

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Risk rating

How 2872-2874 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
91th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 83.7%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 2.0%
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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2872-2874 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2025
Tenant Buyout Jun 02
Tenant buyout · $28,000
2 tenant(s)

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