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36-38 Gough St

South of Market, SF 94103 3504028 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 36-38 Gough St 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CM
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area1,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3504028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Really Maybe Llc
Mailing address
P.o. Box 14039 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
042618

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36 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94103
38 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 36-38 Gough Street, a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, has undergone significant changes in recent years. In 2019, the building received approval for both demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new 5-story residential building with 8 dwelling units, with permits valued at $1.8 million for the new construction. However, more recently, in November 2024, there was a complaint regarding possible illegal demolition work being conducted beyond the approved permits, though this complaint is no longer active. The building has experienced several fire safety inspections, including issues with alarm systems in 2019 and blocked exits in 2018, though these were resolved and found to have no merit, respectively.

The surrounding area has faced various challenges in early 2025, with multiple reports of encampments and garbage issues, though most of these cases were resolved promptly. Historical records show the property underwent vinyl siding installation in 1987, and there was a carbon monoxide incident reported to the fire department, though no civilian injuries were recorded. Various planning records indicate the property has been the subject of multiple development proposals, including a 25-story mixed-use building concept, though the currently approved project is for a 5-story structure. The property is currently owned by Really Maybe LLC, and no tenant buyout records are available for this address.

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Risk rating

How 36-38 Gough St'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
51th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 211 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.0%
Moderate concern 11.3%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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36-38 Gough St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 14
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housing homeless request for service
311 RequestApr 14
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