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2731-2733 Golden Gate Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1166036 4 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Lone Mountain — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2731-2733 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 1906
2 or more units
4 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 1906
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1166036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Alexander M Lee & Elise M G 2733 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
August 13, 2004

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2731 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
2733 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
2733 A Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 2731-2733 Golden Gate Avenue is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, owned by the Lee-grenier Family Trust 2011 and built in 1906. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with major renovations in 2021 including window replacements ($28,000) and bathroom remodels ($26,000), both of which were completed successfully. Earlier improvements included a 2018 kitchen and bathroom remodel with electrical upgrades in one unit ($28,000), and in 2019, exterior repairs were made including siding repairs and window replacements ($6,000). A concerning series of plumbing and maintenance issues were recorded in 1999-2000, including multiple complaints about inadequate heat, sewage leaks, and plumbing problems, though these were resolved by 2004.

More recent history shows generally positive maintenance patterns, with the most recent building complaint filed in July 2024 regarding unpermitted work, though this case was quickly resolved by August 2024. The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2016, and several permits have been properly filed and completed for various improvements. A 2011 permit application for staircase and deck work was filed but its status is unclear in the current records. The property has experienced some typical urban issues in recent months, including graffiti (February 2024) and garbage debris (multiple reports in 2024), but these have been resolved through appropriate channels. The most substantial recent work was the 2021 window replacement project, which aimed to improve energy efficiency with new windows meeting modern U-factor standards.

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Risk rating

How 2731-2733 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
73rdpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 140 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2731-2733 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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2024
DBI Complaint Jul 31
There is no permit for this address and they have doing work for a few months. this goes on all day on weekdays. there is marble dust flying
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