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1786 Golden Gate Ave

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

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 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.

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).

Owner name
Gilligan-Steinberg Invstmnt
Mailing address
137 Granville Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
060320

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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

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
46th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 430 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 59.1%
Moderate concern 22.9%
Severe concern 17.9%
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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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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