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1819 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1157002A 16 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1819 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 1925
2 or more units
16 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 1925
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
Units16
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area10,430 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1157002A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
090220

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Initial analysis

1819 Golden Gate Avenue is a 16-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by 1819 Golden Gate I1 LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements and renovations over the past decade, including a $50,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to comply with current fire code requirements, and numerous unit renovations that typically involved kitchen and bathroom remodels plus washer/dryer installations. Notable recent improvements include work completed in Units 16, 17, and 8 during 2018-2020, and significant electrical upgrades including a new 400-amp service installation in 2015. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in the past, including plumbing problems, interior surface violations, and a historical complaint about construction work done without proper notice in 2015, though all these issues appear to have been resolved.

Of particular note is a 2020 complaint questioning the building's status as a 'soft-story' structure, which could pose seismic safety concerns, though this complaint was marked as not active. The property has maintained a generally active renovation schedule, with multiple units receiving substantial updates throughout the years. The building's fire safety systems have received recent attention, with two fire alarm-related permits completed in 2023. Historical violations from 2003 included issues with security features and fire escape maintenance, but these were subsequently addressed. The property management has also dealt with periodic maintenance issues systematically, as evidenced by the completion of various permits and resolutions to multiple tenant complaints over the years.

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Risk rating

How 1819 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
1th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 789 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

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 9.1%
Moderate concern 46.1%
Severe concern 44.9%
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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The story over time

1819 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Feb 19
Caller stated his apartment management turned off the water without discussing with him. he emailed them but no response. then they claimed it's an emergency leak last night and was yelling at caller and threatening to evict him. the plumber came last night and caller let them in so they cannot evict him but then they left. they came back this morning and did not inform caller there will be no water. now caller hasn't have water and the plumbers left with lunch over an hour now haven't come back yet. caller needs to use the bathroom. caller cannot leave otherwise they will claim caller lock them out so caller just wait there suffering.
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