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1963-1965 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1158030 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 1963-1965 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 1926
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1158030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jones William J Living Trus
Mailing address
William J Jones 1963 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
032195

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1965 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1963 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1963-1965 Golden Gate Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Park North neighborhood. Built in 1926, this two-story flats and duplex building has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past decade, with the most recent major work completed in 2022 involving repairs to the rear lightwell stairs, door replacements, and bathroom sheetrock repairs due to water damage. The building has experienced several plumbing upgrades, including a complete copper repipe and new water heater installation in 2012, mainline replacement in 2016, and drain replacements in 2013. Electrical system improvements were substantial, with the installation of a new 3-meter service, multiple receptacles, switches, and sub-panels completed in late 2012.

The property has a documented history of construction and repair work, some of which generated building complaints, including a 2014 complaint regarding unauthorized interior remodeling and a 2022 complaint about stair repairs being conducted without proper permits, though these issues appear to have been addressed promptly. The building underwent significant interior renovations in 2012, including the replacement of interior lath, plaster, doors, railings, counters, and fixtures. External work has been limited, with the most notable change being the replacement of nine non-street-facing windows in 2013. The property has required several street space permits over the years, with the most recent being issued in 2018. While there have been multiple reports of parking violations and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2019 and 2022, these issues are unrelated to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 1963-1965 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
71th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 231 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.4%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 9.6%
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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The story over time

1963-1965 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Apr 28
Replace at lightwell rear repair stairs in-kind as needed less than 50%; replace 2 rear doors in (e) locations. repair water damaged sheetrock in bathroom. all repairs in kind.
$7,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintApr 25
Date last observed: 23-apr-22; time last observed: from 11 am to 2pm; identity of person performing the work: contractor or friend who works; floor: 2nd; exact location: none of the above; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; other building; ; additional information: outdoor stairs being replaced by workers without permit ;

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