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2749 Golden Gate Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1166033 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lone Mountain — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2749 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 1963
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1963
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1166033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
William Y Kwong, Trustee 36 Berkeley Way San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
February 03, 2022

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2749 Golden Gate Avenue in Lone Mountain, built in 1963 and owned by Jennie S Kwong Nonmarital B, has undergone several notable safety inspections and incident reports over its history. The most significant cluster of building violations occurred in 2017, when the property was cited for multiple fire safety issues including the need for carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguisher servicing, and central alarm system maintenance, as well as plumbing concerns regarding hot water heater seismic bracing. These violations were all resolved by July 12, 2017. Prior to this, a 2003 inspection revealed safety concerns related to emergency exits, fire escape equipment, smoke detectors, and combustible materials storage, though these issues were also subsequently addressed. A fire complaint regarding blocked exits was recorded and corrected in March 2011, and there have been two documented fire incidents: a gas leak and a water problem, neither resulting in civilian injuries.

Recent history shows the building has experienced some quality of life issues typical of urban settings, including multiple excessive noise complaints in late 2020, a resolved illegal posting in 2019, and periodic issues with abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, with the most recent cases occurring in 2024. The property has also had some maintenance and upkeep matters noted through 311 calls, particularly regarding garbage and debris in 2024. While the building has had several routine safety inspections over the years (2003, 2009, and 2017), all identified violations appear to have been resolved according to available records, with no active violations currently on file. The most recent incident records from 2024 indicate matters related to neighborhood disturbances rather than building-specific issues, suggesting improved property maintenance and code compliance in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2749 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
31stpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 358 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

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 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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