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2728 Golden Gate Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1143019 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lone Mountain — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2728 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1143019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2508 Grand Canal Venice CA 90291
Last sale
November 03, 1993

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Initial analysis

The property at 2728 Golden Gate Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Del Monte Joan E Estate. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, including a horizontal addition in 1993, fungus damage repairs in 1992, reroofing in 2017, window replacements in 2023, and stair repairs due to dry-rot in 2022. Of particular concern is a series of building violations and complaints filed in April 2023 regarding improper lead paint and asbestos siding removal work, which resulted in multiple citations related to work practices, containment, notifications, and safety standards. These violations were officially abated by August 2023, though separate complaints regarding paint chips and unsafe work conditions were also filed in February 2023 that remained active until September 2023.

More recently, there has been notable activity regarding parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between October 2024 and January 2025. Three of these incidents resulted in citations, while others were unable to locate the offending vehicle or were addressed through other means. Additionally, there are two open cases from late 2024 regarding graffiti on a mailbox and a defaced parking sign. Planning records indicate that recent approvals include window replacement work and stair repairs, with specific conditions regarding not replacing the asbestos siding in-kind. While the building has received necessary maintenance attention, the 2023 violations related to hazardous materials handling and the pattern of parking issues warrant careful observation of current resident safety protocols and neighborhood dynamics.

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Risk rating

How 2728 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

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
19thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 420 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2728 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 20
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