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30 Gardenside Dr

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2846004 12 units · 3 fl · 1967

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Twin Peaks — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Twin Peaks average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 30 Gardenside Dr 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 1967
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1967
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1967
Total area9,374 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2846004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2300 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 30 Gardenside Drive in Twin Peaks, owned by Karen Griggi, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1967. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (as a Tier 3 property), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has a history of regular roof maintenance, with permits issued for re-roofing work in 1994, 1999, 2000, 2006, and 2016, showing consistent upkeep of this critical building component. In 2003, the building experienced fire damage to one unit (Apt #12), which was subsequently repaired, and there have been multiple instances of deck maintenance issues documented in 2003 that were addressed.

The building's safety systems have been the subject of several inspections and complaints over the years, particularly related to fire safety equipment. A cluster of violations was documented in March 2003, including issues with fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, exterior decks, and gas shutoff tools, all of which were abated by May 2003. More recent fire safety concerns were raised in October 2024 regarding exit maintenance, though this complaint was found to have no merit. The building underwent a facade alteration in 2000, and in December 2015, there were tenant buyouts totaling $10,000 for two tenants. Recent 311 calls have primarily dealt with external matters such as sidewalk maintenance and waste management, with some related to nearby events. While there have been recurring issues with fire alarm systems in 2009 (two complaints), both were promptly addressed, and fire exit maintenance has been monitored through various inspections. The building has recently had multiple compliance matters filed in January 2024, including issues with the fire escape ladder and compliance affidavit requirements, though these were subsequently marked as not active.

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Risk rating

How 30 Gardenside Dr'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
47thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 91 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
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

30 Gardenside Dr event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 05
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
No Merit
Building PermitJan 08
Replace fire alarm to meet sf/ca code and add lf horns inside units and add wireless radio monitor.

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