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2652-2656 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0069015 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 2652-2656 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 1900
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,554 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0069015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vaughan Family Trust
Mailing address
David A Vaughan & Helen E G 2656 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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2654 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2656 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2652 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 2652-2656 Larkin Street property is a historic 3-story multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, consisting of 2 units and built in 1900, currently owned by the Vaughan Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including stucco work in 2012 to replace shingles on the side wall ($8,000) and gas fireplace installation in 2012. The property experienced notable issues between 2008-2012 involving unauthorized construction of a skateboard ramp in the rear yard, which led to multiple building violations and abatement proceedings, though these were ultimately resolved.

Recent concerns at the property have primarily centered around fire safety compliance, with multiple fire code violations issued between 2017-2024, including issues with sprinkler systems, standpipe maintenance, and emergency records. In late 2024, there were new fire code violations documented on December 18, 2024, including problems with sprinkler maintenance, alarm systems, and fire escape maintenance. The building has also faced some maintenance challenges recently, including a sewage backup incident in November 2024 and a water leak in August 2024. There have been regular issues with parking enforcement in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple citations for blocking driveways between 2024 and 2025, though these are external to the building itself. The property has experienced several false fire alarm incidents and elevator rescue situations, though none have involved civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 2652-2656 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
81th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 7.5%
Severe concern 17.2%
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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