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1888 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1152019 15 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1888 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 1923
2 or more units
15 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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area13,806 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1152019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Low Family Llc
Mailing address
1211 N Lincoln Ave Dinuba CA 93618
Last sale
122712

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1888 Golden Gate Ave in Park North, owned by Low Family LLC, has undergone significant recent improvements and faced several maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building experienced substantial unit upgrades between 2012-2024, including recent work in 2024 on Unit 12 to convert a kitchen to a bedroom, relocate the kitchen, and install new bathrooms and laundry facilities at a cost of $66,000. The property completed mandatory seismic soft-story retrofitting in 2015 (Tier 2) and added two ground floor units in 2016, demonstrating compliance with major building safety requirements. A fire alarm system upgrade was completed in 2021.

Several tenant complaints have emerged over the years, particularly concerning maintenance issues. These include a 2023 incident involving an unannounced lock change affecting access for refuse collection, and a 2021 series of complaints related to exterior painting work during COVID-19 lockdowns that included concerns about window coverings and contractor safety protocols. Historical complaints from 2013 noted issues with building access, hallway ceiling leaks, and fire alarm system functionality. The building has maintained an active record of renovations, with multiple units receiving bathroom and kitchen updates between 2012-2023, including Units 16, 34, and 32. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 indicated proper system maintenance with conditions corrected. The property has also experienced recurrent issues with garbage and debris management in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1888 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
4th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.8%
Moderate concern 56.1%
Severe concern 21.1%
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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The story over time

1888 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 12
Extend water and drain lines for new bathroom and laundry room. remodel existing bathroom, move kitchen drain and water line
Issued
Electrical PermitMay 12
Upgrade subpanel & wire unit for new layout

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