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1855 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1157016A 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1855 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area4,148 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1157016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert Gary Friedland Trust
Mailing address
1855 Golden Gate Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1855 Golden Gate Ave, located in the Park North neighborhood, is a four-unit apartment building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by the Robert Gary Friedland Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance updates, including a complete reroofing in 2017 (cost: $13,940) and street space and sidewalk repairs in 2016. The building's history includes a notable set of violations in August 2009 related to interior and exterior maintenance issues, including problems with paint walls, handrails, and weather-proofing, with specific concerns about lead paint hazards that were all abated by September 15, 2009. Three routine safety inspections have been conducted by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent occurring in October 2017.

The property has experienced a high volume of parking enforcement activity in recent months, with multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents between June 2024 and January 2025, resulting in several citations being issued, though there were also instances where enforcement officers were unable to locate the vehicles in question. The building has had one documented fire-related incident, which was recorded as a false alarm or false call with no civilian injuries reported. While the property has had its share of maintenance issues in the past, particularly regarding lead paint concerns, these were addressed in a timely manner, and the most recent building improvements suggest ongoing maintenance attention. The numerous parking enforcement calls indicate ongoing challenges with driveway access, though these cases are primarily related to public street management rather than building management issues.

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Risk rating

How 1855 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
56th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 351 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.4%
Moderate concern 23.0%
Severe concern 14.6%
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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1855 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Electrical Permit Mar 18
Replace and relocate breakers from federal panel in closet
Complete
Electrical PermitMar 18
Relocate and replace closet federal panel

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