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1927-1929 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1158037 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 1927-1929 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 area3,370 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1158037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Familyreg Llc
Mailing address
1927-1929 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
060221

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1929 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
1927 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1927-1929 Golden Gate Avenue, owned by Familyreg LLC, has undergone significant transformations since its construction in 1900. Originally a single-family home, the property was converted to a duplex in 2013, adding a top-floor unit. Major renovations include a $50,000 attic conversion in 2010 adding living spaces, followed by comprehensive utility upgrades in 2014 including new electrical service, plumbing installations for two fireplaces, and various bathroom improvements. Recent work includes a completed structural modification in March 2024 involving the installation of support beams between a kitchen and bedroom. However, the building has experienced some concerning issues, with three building complaints filed in 2023-2022, the most recent in November 2023 alleging the presence of an illegal ground floor unit with a full kitchen. There is also a documented history of water intrusion and safety concerns from 2012 regarding an in-law unit, though two complaints from that period show as abated. The property has maintained an active maintenance schedule, with multiple window replacements (most recently completed in 2021), compliance work following a 2022 physical inspection, and routine upkeep evident in various permits and inspections.

The building's recent history shows regular permit activity for maintenance and improvements, though the most recent complaint regarding possibly illegal units raises a notable concern about compliance with housing regulations. Other than the water intrusion and safety issues reported in 2012 and the recent alleged illegal unit, there appear to be no persistent habitability or safety concerns recorded. The property has maintained active record-keeping of all improvements and modifications, with proper permits obtained for major structural and systems upgrades. A variety of routine 311 calls in 2021-2023 show typical urban maintenance issues such as graffiti, waste removal, and parking concerns, though these are unrelated to building habitability.

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Risk rating

How 1927-1929 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
99th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 8 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.2%
Moderate concern 9.7%
Severe concern 2.0%
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

1927-1929 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 26
Garbage and debris
furniture
Building PermitJun 23
New roof deck atop of building to provide open space for upper unit. extend master bedroom and closet walls to support new roof deck.

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