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1949 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1158033 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 1949 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1158033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paula Thompson-Gordon Revoc
Mailing address
Gordon Joseph Iii 50 10Th St Se Massillon OH 44646
Last sale
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AI summary

The property at 1949 Golden Gate Avenue is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in the Park North neighborhood, built in 1900 and classified as a flats & duplex structure. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety repairs over the years, with the most recent major work being an electrical panel replacement in April 2024 and dry rot repairs to the front steps in May 2023, costing $8,500. The building has a documented history of stair-related safety issues, with recurring repairs to both front and rear wood stairs between 2006 and 2023, including a notable set of violations filed in 2006 that were not abated until March 2007. A serious incident occurred in 2004 when tenants reported widespread mold/mildew problems affecting furniture, clothes, appliances, walls, and electrical issues with the refrigerator and stove, though this complaint was resolved within a week.

The property has undergone various improvements and compliance measures, including reroofing work in 2008 and multiple stair repairs between 2006 and 2023. Historical records show that in 1994, there were requirements to install a sprinkler system, provide fire separation between the garage and living unit, and implement a hardwired smoke detection system, though it is unclear if these were fully completed. Recent municipal interactions include sidewalk defect reports, tree maintenance requests, and parking enforcement issues, with the most recent being a sidewalk defect report in March 2024 related to a damaged utility vault cover. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to structural safety and code compliance, particularly regarding stairs and water-related issues, with periodic interventions by housing inspection services to address interior surface problems and mold concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1949 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
89th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 88 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.6%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 3.2%
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

1949 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 08
Preplacement house fpe panel in garage.
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