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1645 Golden Gate Ave

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Alamo Square — not a forecast
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.

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

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

Mailing address
100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
April 28, 2015

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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

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
49thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 156 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

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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