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2195-2197 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94118 1160023 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 2195-2197 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
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1925
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1160023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Scott Alan 2236 23Rd St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
December 06, 2017

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2197 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
2195 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The building at 2195-2197 Golden Gate Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential apartment building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Riegler Casey. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work being exterior siding repairs in common areas completed in 2024. In 2018-2019, substantial renovations were performed on Unit B, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and installation of a new 60-amp panel. The building has received attention to its exterior components, including window replacement (2014) and stucco repairs (2018).

A notable series of building violations was documented in December 2016, consisting of fire safety issues such as improper hot water heater flue pipe slope, dryer moisture exhaust ducts, and fire extinguisher maintenance, along with building safety concerns including egress obstruction, wood stairs condition, and carbon monoxide alarm requirements. These violations were all abated by January 2017. The building has experienced several routine fire safety incidents, including two carbon monoxide incidents and a cooking fire, though thankfully with no civilian injuries reported. Recent 311 calls (January 2025) indicate recurring issues with overflowing city garbage cans near the property, and there have been multiple encampment-related calls in the vicinity during the same period. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with various permits indicating systematic addressing of both interior and exterior building needs, including plumbing work such as gas furnace installation and sewer repairs.

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Risk rating

How 2195-2197 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
38thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 494 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2195-2197 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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