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2865 Golden Gate Ave

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1167031 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Lone Mountain
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 2865 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
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,772 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1167031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meehan Joan
Mailing address
2874 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 2865 Golden Gate Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Joan Meehan. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair work over its history, with the most notable issues occurring between 2009 and 2012 when the property experienced multiple housing code violations related to water damage, mold growth, and skylight problems. These violations, all documented in a single complaint filed in March 2009, included issues with water-damaged ceilings and walls, a leaking plexiglass skylight, and a cracked bedroom window pane, though all were officially abated by January 2012. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural concerns, including a reroofing project in 2009 costing $4,500, and earlier stair repairs in 1987 involving replacement of treads, handrails, and landing posts.

Recent history shows no major housing code violations, though there have been numerous parking enforcement issues in the surrounding area, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking and blocked driveways between 2022 and 2024. Recent service calls primarily relate to parking enforcement and general maintenance issues in the vicinity of the property, including a scooter-related service request in February 2024 and a street cleaning inquiry in November 2022. The only recorded fire incident associated with the address was a false alarm, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's permit and violation history suggests that major structural and water-related issues have been addressed, though ongoing concerns in the neighborhood primarily relate to parking and street maintenance rather than direct building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 2865 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
37th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 327 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.8%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

2865 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

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

2019
Electrical Permit Dec 13
Address correction for ew201908202980 from 2874 golden gate av to "2865 golden gate ave"
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