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1610 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 1154006B 15 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1610 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 1927
2 or more units
15 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 1927
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area10,887 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1154006B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
042020

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Initial analysis

1610 Golden Gate Avenue is a 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by 1610 Golden Gate G1 LP. The property underwent significant improvements between 2019-2022, including the conversion of ground floor garage spaces into four ADUs, seismic retrofitting under the Soft Story program, and various unit renovations. The building added modern fire safety features such as a new fire sprinkler system ($25,000), smoke detectors, and alarm system modifications, demonstrating compliance with current safety standards. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 and 2023 indicate proper maintenance of exit and sprinkler systems, with all cited issues corrected promptly.

The building has experienced several construction-related complaints between 2019-2021, primarily regarding noise and dust containment during renovation work, though most were resolved through proper channels. Historical violations from 2016 related to window repairs, lead paint warnings, and window sash repairs were abated within two months. In 2022, there were two complaints regarding boiler permits that were resolved by June 2023. The building's infrastructure improvements included a new 400-amp service installation in 2019, replacement of steam boiler systems, and comprehensive plumbing upgrades. Recent 311 calls (2024) have primarily concerned parking issues near the property, which are being addressed through appropriate channels. The building's management has generally responded promptly to maintenance issues, as evidenced by the rapid resolution of most complaints and violations.

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Risk rating

How 1610 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
16th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 140 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.3%
Moderate concern 75.1%
Severe concern 11.5%
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

1610 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 31
Work category: 8p; other contractor completed illegal installation; need plumbing division to review proposed course of action and confirm.
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