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1786 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1153011 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 1786 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1153011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
137 Granville Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
July 20, 2010

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Initial analysis

1786 Golden Gate Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Gilligan-Steinberg Investment Company. The Property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, including the completion of its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) and the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2017-2019, which included coverage for the ground floor garage and apartments. Major renovations took place in 2017-2018, including remodeling of multiple units, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and the installation of hydronic heating. The building's safety systems were further enhanced with new smoke detectors and fire alarm systems in 2019, though a fire alarm complaint from May 2019 was found to have "No Merit."

The building has a history of water-related issues, particularly in 2006 when multiple violations were recorded, including concerns about water damage, mold/mildew, ventilation, and interior surfaces. These issues were addressed and abated by April 2006. The construction work in 2006, however, led to complaints about unauthorized demolition of sheetrock, revealing soaked studs and mold. A tenant buyout occurred in September 2016 involving 3 tenants for $70,000, coinciding with significant construction activity including concerns about temporary foundations and noise. Recent years (2023-2025) have seen multiple parking-related complaints near the property, with several citations issued for blocking driveways, though these are external issues not directly related to building conditions. The building's infrastructure has been systematically upgraded, including new sewer lines (2016), kitchen and bathroom renovations, and comprehensive electrical rewiring work in 2017.

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Risk rating

How 1786 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
46thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 430 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 age

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1786 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 05
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Fire ComplaintMay 05
Alarm Systems

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