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2448-2450 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0095022 2 units · 4 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 2448-2450 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
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area5,417 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0095022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hoffmann Michael
Mailing address
2450 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
072817

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2450 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2448 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 2448-2450 Larkin Street property is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and owned by Michael Hoffmann. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. Notably, between 2000-2004, major work was performed including the installation of a fire sprinkler system (2003, $14,800), residential elevator (2004), and extensive electrical work wiring 200 lights, 45 switches, 120 receptacles, and 4 panels for two units (2003, completed). There were substantial structural changes proposed in 2003 ($300,000) and earlier permits related to temporary shoring and foundation work that sparked multiple complaints.

The property experienced serious construction-related issues from 2000-2002, including violations for unsafe conditions, unauthorized construction work, and problems with excavation work affecting adjacent buildings. Multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, hazardous construction sites, and violations of permit requirements, though these were primarily abated by 2005. In recent years (2023-2024), the property has generated multiple 311 calls primarily relating to parking violations and street cleaning issues, though these are not directly related to the building's condition. There is one active complaint from 2000 regarding unauthorized construction work, though most historical violations and complaints have been resolved. The building's renovation history shows substantial investment in modernizing safety systems and infrastructure, though past construction management issues suggest there were significant challenges during the major renovation period.

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Risk rating

How 2448-2450 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
75th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 283 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.8%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 15.7%
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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2448-2450 Larkin St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Sep 11
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