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2736-2738 Golden Gate Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1143004 2 units · 2 fl · 1937

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
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 2736-2738 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 1937
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
Floors2
Year built1937
Total area1,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1143004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Esther Han Chiu & Sean Shuk
Mailing address
Esther Han Chiu & Sean Shuk 2308 Funston Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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2736 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
2738 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 2736-2738 Golden Gate Avenue in the Lone Mountain neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1937, currently owned by Esther Han Chiu & Sean Shuk. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly in 2017, when multiple violations were documented, including problems with electrical systems, heating, plumbing, and general maintenance. Notably, there was a building fire incident recorded as "111 Building fire" with an unintentional ignition cause, though no civilian injuries were reported. Following the fire, the building underwent various repairs, including work on exposed electrical systems and heating ducts in the garage, roof repairs for dry rot ($2,500), and water heater code compliance work - with total repair costs in 2017 exceeding $17,000.

More recently, in 2021, there were serious concerns reported regarding leaking sewage, mold, and inoperative plumbing in the garage area, which remained unresolved as of April 2021. The property has also been subject to multiple 311 complaints regarding maintenance issues, including reports of garbage on the property, overgrown trees, and parking violations. Between 2019 and 2021, there were several documented instances of vehicles blocking driveways near the property, though these were typically resolved quickly through enforcement action. The property has an expired roofing permit from 1995 on record, and while recent exterior maintenance issues have been reported, there is limited documentation of resolution through official channels. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding plumbing, electrical systems, and general upkeep, with most significant repairs occurring in 2017 following a period of multiple violations and safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2736-2738 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
30th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 363 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.9%
Moderate concern 24.3%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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2736-2738 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 20
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