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1916 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1151012 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1916 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
RH3
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 area3,465 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1151012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Napier Samuel Succ-ttee 542 4Th Ln South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1916 Golden Gate Ave in Park North, owned by Annie Ruth Napier Living Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance events since its construction in 1900. Most recently, the property underwent a substantial $29,000 reroofing project completed in December 2020, following an earlier roofing permit from 1998 that had expired. In 2017, the building underwent important infrastructure improvements with the completion of sewer and house trap replacements. A notable incident occurred in February 2018 when a complaint was filed regarding improper paint removal work from the building's exterior, with concerns about lead dust and debris, though this case is currently listed as not active.

The building has experienced recurring issues with exterior maintenance and resident quality of life, evidenced by multiple recent service requests. In late 2024 alone, there were three separate reports of sidewalk parking violations (November-December) and a garbage/debris incident involving furniture (December). Prior years show similar patterns, with at least two reported sidewalk parking violations in 2021 and multiple illegal posting complaints in 2020. A sewage backup issue was reported and resolved in November 2021, indicating occasional plumbing system challenges, although this followed the 2017 sewer infrastructure upgrade. The property has also experienced one noise complaint related to entertainment in February 2024, which was recorded as an informational case. While many of these issues have been resolved through official channels, the frequency of parking enforcement calls and other exterior maintenance concerns suggests ongoing challenges with property management and surrounding conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1916 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
97thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 24 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
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.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1916 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Dec 01
Reroofing
$29,000 · Complete

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