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1720-1722 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1153007A 9 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1720-1722 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
9 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.

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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,265 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1153007A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St #1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
072220

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1722 A Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1722 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1720 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building at 1720-1722 Golden Gate Avenue, built in 1900, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges over its recent history. Most notably, in 2021, the building completed major safety upgrades including the installation of a low-frequency sounder fire alarm system in sleeping areas and replacement of smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobes in common areas for $25,000. Since 2018, multiple units have received substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom modernizations, electrical rewiring, and plumbing upgrades, with Unit 21 being the most recently updated in 2021. Other important infrastructure work includes repairs to the egress deck in 2020 ($30,000), water heater replacement in 2022, and compliance with various building codes.

The property has experienced several concerning issues over the years, particularly regarding safety and maintenance. In 2020, there was a notable complaint about the building being a multi-unit soft-story structure not compliant with the city's mandate, though this complaint was marked as not active. Historical violations from 2003 included problems with smoke detectors, exterior wiring, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and stairs, all of which were abated by August 2003. Fire safety has been a recurring theme, with multiple fire complaints regarding alarm systems, exits, and extinguishers between 2005 and 2022, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit." The building has also had periodic issues with garbage and debris in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024. While the property has undergone substantial improvements, including attempts to convert the rear garage into ADUs in 2018 (though this permit was cancelled), there remains a history of maintenance challenges that suggests ongoing attention to building systems and resident safety is necessary.

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Risk rating

How 1720-1722 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
18th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 654 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.2%
Moderate concern 36.1%
Severe concern 16.7%
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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1720-1722 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Jun 03
Exit Maintenance
No Merit

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