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1840-1844 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1152012 4 units · 4 fl · 1913

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 North Panhandle
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 1840-1844 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 1913
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area7,205 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1152012
Ownership

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

Owner name
1042 Golden Gate Avenue Llc
Mailing address
Fergus O'sullivan 530 Divisadero St #350 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
080717

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1842 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1844 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1840 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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AI summary

The property at 1840-1844 Golden Gate Avenue is a 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by 1042 Golden Gate Avenue LLC. The building underwent significant improvements between 2014-2017, including the addition of a new basement dwelling unit (bringing the total to 4 units), installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system, roof deck construction, and extensive electrical/plumbing upgrades. Notable improvements included new electrical panels, complete rewiring, installation of new furnaces, and kitchen/bathroom renovations across all units. The building faced several violations in 2014-2017 related to fire safety and unauthorized work, including concerns about smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and structural modifications, all of which were reportedly abated by January 2018.

Most concerning is a recent complaint filed in August 2024 regarding mold presence in the building, although the complaint's current status is marked as not active. The building has also experienced multiple parking-related issues in 2024, with numerous reports of double parking and other violations in the vicinity, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property underwent routine safety inspections in 2007, 2010, 2017, and several building improvements were completed under proper permits, including the addition of new windows, roof deck modifications, and various safety systems. A single fire incident was recorded on the premises, though it was determined to be a false alarm due to system malfunction with no injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1840-1844 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
32th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 542 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.0%
Moderate concern 31.9%
Severe concern 16.1%
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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1840-1844 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 21
Double parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 19
Double parking

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