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130 Gardenside Dr

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2854005 17 units · 5 fl · 1975

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Twin Peaks — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Twin Peaks average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 130 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 1975
2 or more units
17 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 1975
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
Units17
Floors5
Year built1975
Total area13,061 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2854005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Alan W K & Jenny Y J Tan, T 35718 Hillside Court Fremont CA 94536
Last sale
August 13, 2002

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Initial analysis

The five-story, 17-unit multi-family residential building at 130 Gardenside Drive in Twin Peaks, owned by Alan & Jenny Tan Family Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1975. Most recently, in January 2025, the building began work to upgrade its fire alarm system to meet current California Building and Fire Code requirements, with the installation of new monitoring equipment and safety devices costing $65,175. This follows a pattern of attention to fire safety, including a 2017 fire alarm panel replacement and the building's completion of mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015, demonstrating compliance with important safety regulations.

The building has faced recurring issues with water damage over the years, with documented leaks affecting multiple units between 2004 and 2007, including repairs to balconies and exterior walls. A cluster of safety violations was recorded in 2003 related to security, fire safety, and building maintenance, though all were resolved by March 2004. More recent fire safety violations include an open violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building has maintained regular housing inspections, with the most recent routine inspection recorded in January 2023. While there have been historical complaints about on-site management availability in 1997 and some maintenance issues in 2011 (including a kitchen fire), these appear to have been addressed. The property has also undergone regular maintenance work, including reroofing projects in 1997 and 2009, and a significant soft-story retrofit to improve seismic resilience.

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Risk rating

How 130 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
8thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 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
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 69%
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

130 Gardenside Dr event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 07
Alarm Systems

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