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1770 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1153009 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

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 1770 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 1902
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1153009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barry Dermot M
Mailing address
1770 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
041598

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Initial analysis

1770 Golden Gate Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1902, currently owned by Barry Dermot M. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, with ongoing work as of 2023 including bathroom relocations, office and wet bar installations in the basement, kitchen remodeling in Unit #1, and associated electrical and plumbing work. A previous major renovation project from 2019, which aimed to reconfigure and expand both units substantially, was cancelled. Historical improvements include several structural upgrades in 2004-2005, such as bathroom additions, laundry relocation, and the installation of a steel beam to create open space, along with window replacements in 2019.

The building has experienced some safety-related incidents, including three carbon monoxide detector activations (with no actual CO detected) and one smoke detector activation in recent history. A housing inspection complaint from 1997 reported accessibility issues with rear stairways and questioned the legality of units, though this issue was marked as abated in 1998. Planning records show various proposed improvements over the years, including a notable two-story rear addition with a roof deck, though not all proposals were completed. The property has maintained general regulatory compliance, with no building code violations or major planning code complaints on record. Recent 311 calls related to the property primarily concern parking issues in the vicinity, rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1770 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
98th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.3%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 1.8%
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

1770 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Jun 01
Work category: 1p; remove existing boiler and relocate existing hot water storage tank install condensing boiler
Expired
Building PermitMay 11
Revision to 202301240609, relocate bathroom at basement. new office and wetbar at basement. reframe stair in from basement to 1st fl, new foundation at gridline 2.

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