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2059 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1159024 5 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
Above average
avg 1.7
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2059 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
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,867 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1159024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Golden Properties Llc
Mailing address
2170 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
092517

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2059 Golden Gate Avenue, owned by Golden Properties LLC, has undergone significant renovations since 2014, with major work including the conversion of storage space to conditioned living space, relocation of unit configurations, and extensive updates to fire safety systems. The most substantial improvements occurred between 2014-2016, with the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system ($22,000), electrical upgrades for over 40 devices, and plumbing improvements including new installations for nine bathrooms and six kitchens. The building underwent mandatory seismic retrofit work as part of San Francisco's Soft Story Retrofit Program, with violations issued in November 2017 for failure to submit permit applications, though these were abated by January 2018.

During the 2014-2015 renovation period, several complaints were filed regarding construction impacts, including concerns about excavation affecting neighboring properties, structural concerns, and construction noise violations. While these issues were eventually resolved, they indicate a period of considerable construction activity and associated disturbances. Recent history of the property (2021-2024) shows multiple parking enforcement issues, with documented cases of driveway blocking resulting in citations, though these are outside the building's structural and safety concerns. The building has maintained active compliance with fire safety requirements, with recent inspections confirming proper sprinkler system installation and monitoring. A routine safety inspection was conducted in 2016, and a blocked exit issue noted in 2013 was promptly corrected. The property appears to be in good standing with no active violations or complaints as of the current date.

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Risk rating

How 2059 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
38th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 494 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

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 52.2%
Moderate concern 27.7%
Severe concern 20.1%
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

2059 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 09
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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