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1690 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94115 1154012 8 units · 3 fl · 1890

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
Above average
avg 5.1
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1690 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 1890
2 or more units
8 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 1890
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area5,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1154012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
101 Santa Paula Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
120519

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1690 Golden Gate Avenue in the Western Addition, owned by 1179 Hayes Street LLC, has a mixed maintenance and compliance history since its construction in 1890. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) at a cost of $80,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance issues have emerged as significant concerns, with three consecutive complaints in 2024 regarding windows (broken windows, leaks, and repair delays), and problems with building security (door closer mechanism malfunction). The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, including a 2019 complaint about discolored shower water and toilet cracks, along with previous water problems noted in 2015.

The building has undergone various improvements and faced multiple challenges over the years, including a cancelled 2020 ADU expansion project, completed repairs in 2001 following fire damage, and several roof replacements. Historical records show compliance actions in the late 1980s and 1998-1999 related to various building requirements, though these permits have since expired. Building violations from 2001 indicated several maintenance issues, including concerns about the central alarm system, window frames, lead-based paint, and interior surfaces, though these were ultimately abated in 2019. The fire safety record shows only minor incidents, including false alarms, with no reported civilian injuries or significant fire damage. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues requiring attention, many historical violations and complaints have been resolved through proper channels, with recent concerns primarily focusing on window maintenance and water-related problems.

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Risk rating

How 1690 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
29th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 119 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.3%
Moderate concern 55.2%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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2026
311 Request Jul 27
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