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125-135 Gardenside Dr

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2854009 58 units · 3 fl · 1982

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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 Twin Peaks — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Twin Peaks average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 125-135 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 1982
2 or more units
58 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1982
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units58
Floors3
Year built1982
Total area54,048 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2854009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hill E Co Prop Mgmt 832 Sansome St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale

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135 Gardenside Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131
125 Gardenside Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 57-unit multi-family residential building at 125-135 Gardenside Drive in Twin Peaks, owned by Cafferkey Family Trust, has experienced several significant events since its construction in 1982. Most notably, in 2024, the building underwent a substantial fire alarm system upgrade costing $186,400, including the installation of multiple detectors, sounders, and related equipment. The property has a history of fire safety system issues, with multiple fire violations and complaints recorded between 2018 and 2024 regarding alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and maintenance requirements. A concerning tenant complaint from 2019 reported pervasive mold throughout the apartments, though this issue was marked as abated in 2023. The building experienced substantial fire damage in 2006, affecting multiple units, which required $200,000 in structural repairs. Recent maintenance records show ongoing fire safety system work, with several permits filed in 2024 for fire warning and control devices installation. The building has also faced periodic elevator issues, including a reported malfunction in 2020, and has required various infrastructure upgrades over the years, including new storage tanks in 2016 and comprehensive electrical rewiring work in 2007 involving 90 lights, 180 switches, and 198 receptacles. The property has maintained active compliance with many building codes, though it has received multiple fire safety violations that required correction, including a 2024 violation for alarm system maintenance that is currently listed as referred to hearing.

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Risk rating

How 125-135 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
12thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 151 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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125-135 Gardenside Dr event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 07
Garbage and debris
furniture

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