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2940-2942 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0026019D 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2940-2942 Larkin 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 1926
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1926
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0026019D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Whitaker Bradford Kent
Mailing address
2940 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
041916

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2940 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2942 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 2940-2942 Larkin Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Bradford Kent Whitaker. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a proposed window replacement project for 12 front windows filed in August 2023. Noteworthy past modifications include a 2007 interior remodel of the first floor with new stairs, bedroom, family room, and bathroom ($36,000), the legalization of a 350 sq ft roof deck in 2004 ($8,000), and rot repair to side stairs in 2017 ($8,000). During 2003-2004, the building faced enforcement actions regarding an unpermitted roof deck, which was ultimately resolved through proper permitting.

The property experienced several concerning issues between 2015-2019, including complaints about unauthorized dwelling space and kitchen modifications in the garage area, reportedly resulting in smoke infiltration into tenant units. These complaints were particularly notable as they indicated potential safety and habitability concerns. The building's maintenance history shows regular upgrades to essential systems, including plumbing work in 2007-2008 for bathroom fixtures, a new furnace installation, and electrical work. Recent municipal service records from 2021-2024 primarily document various neighborhood issues such as parking violations, graffiti, and utility services, with no recent building-specific complaints or violations noted.

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Risk rating

How 2940-2942 Larkin 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
92th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 91 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.6%
Moderate concern 8.4%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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2940-2942 Larkin St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Aug 22
Replace (12) front windows.
$10,000 · Filed

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