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1645 Golden Gate Ave

Alamo Square, SF 94115 1155030 6 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1645 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 1913
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 built1913
Total area4,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1155030
Ownership

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

Owner name
City Ring 2 Llc A Ca Llc
Mailing address
100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
042721

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Initial analysis

1645 Golden Gate Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by City Ring 2 LLC. The property has undergone several significant upgrades in recent years, most notably a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in March 2024 and a major fire alarm system upgrade issued in June 2024, which includes the installation of low-frequency horns and replacement of fire alarm devices. The building has a documented history of improvements, including substantial unit renovations in 2015-2016, with Units 1 and 4 receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels, and electrical upgrades including replacement of Federal Pacific panels and installation of new electrical systems.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety concerns over its history. In 2009, a cluster of violations was documented, including issues with stairs, ceilings, interior surfaces, and security requirements, all of which were abated by October 2009. More recently, a complaint was filed in November 2020 regarding the building's status as a soft-story structure, though this appears to have been addressed with the completion of the retrofit in 2024. The property has undergone regular routine safety inspections, with the last one conducted in 2019. While there have been some exterior issues reported through 311 calls and complaints, such as graffiti (2015), a water leak (2014), and various street-related concerns, these have generally been resolved promptly and do not appear to indicate any ongoing structural or safety concerns. A fire incident was recorded in 2017, though it was determined to be a false alarm with no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 1645 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
50th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.1%
Moderate concern 36.6%
Severe concern 13.3%
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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1645 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Feb 23
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less.
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