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2129-2131 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94118 1160034 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2129-2131 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,795 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1160034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3044 Greenoak Ct San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
December 13, 2005

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2131 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
2129 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 2129-2131 Golden Gate Ave in Park North, owned by Ghassemzadeh Bahman, was constructed in 1900 as a one-story flats and duplex structure. The property has undergone several significant renovations, most notably in 2007, when substantial improvements were made to both units including remodeling of four bathrooms, two kitchens, sheetrock repairs, and electrical upgrades involving new wiring, service upgrades, and installation of new fixtures. Structural work was also performed during this period, including partial foundation replacement valued at $35,000. More recently, the building has faced some compliance issues, with a November 2023 complaint revealing expired permits from 2007 with no final inspection history, leading to a Notice of Violation. The property has since addressed this compliance issue, with final inspections scheduled and approved in early 2024.

Recent maintenance activities include the replacement of a 50-gallon water heater in February 2023, and the building is currently undergoing plumbing and electrical work related to the 2007 bathroom and kitchen renovations, with permits issued in January 2024. The building has experienced some neighborhood issues typical of the area, including multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations between 2022-2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. There was also a proposed vertical addition and change of occupancy application filed in 2009 to convert the building from R-3 to R-1 classification, though this application was ultimately withdrawn. The property has maintained its multi-family residential use designation throughout its history and remains a two-unit building as of the latest records.

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Risk rating

How 2129-2131 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
75thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 199 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2129-2131 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Jan 16
For work under 200705141194. remodel 4 bathroom and 2 kitchens
Expired
Electrical PermitJan 16
Final existing permit e20070809464.

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