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1750 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1153008 14 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1750 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 1926
2 or more units
14 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 1926
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,196 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1153008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
091520

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1750 Golden Gate Avenue, constructed in 1926, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most notably, between 2021-2022, three units (5, 8, and 10) received major renovations including kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations, with Unit 11 previously renovated in 2019. The building completed mandatory seismic upgrades as a Tier 3 soft-story property, with improvements including a new fire sprinkler system installation in 2018 covering ground floor units and exit corridors, and an upgraded fire alarm system with low-frequency horns for sleeping units. Other substantial improvements include the installation of solar panels in 2017, electrical system upgrades, and plumbing infrastructure improvements.

The building has experienced several resident complaints and maintenance issues over the years, including heating system problems in 2014 and 2018, a garbage chute outage in 2019, and various safety concerns such as fire escape maintenance and stairway handrails in 2015-2016. Multiple fire safety inspections have been conducted, with the most recent fire alarm system complaint in June 2023 being resolved promptly. Historical violations from 2000 and 2004 related to water damage, ceiling repairs, and fire safety were all abated, indicating has historically maintained compliance with building codes. The property underwent significant modernization while maintaining its historical character, with recent work focused on improving unit amenities, safety systems, and building infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1750 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
15th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 677 are predicted to be safer.

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

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 44.5%
Moderate concern 33.6%
Severe concern 21.9%
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

1750 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 22
Garbage and debris
furniture
Building PermitJun 04
Replace like for like 48 sq ft of wood siding split between 4 section in lightwell, side of building (not visible from street)

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