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2216-2218 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0123042 2 units · 2 fl · 1932

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 2216-2218 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 1932
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 built1932
Total area3,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0123042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Kee&Li Mei Chek&Stephe
Mailing address
2216 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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2218 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2216 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2216-2218 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, owned by Wong Kee & Li Mei Chek & Stephe, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1932. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including two street space permits in 2018 and 2019, and a proper reroofing project completed in 2010 for $4,500. An earlier reroofing permit from 1988 had expired. Notably, there is an active noise complaint filed in September 2022 regarding disturbances at 7 AM, which remains unresolved.

The property has experienced recurrent issues with vehicles blocking the driveway, particularly during late 2020 when there were multiple citations issued between October 25 and October 30, including documented cases involving a Toyota Hybrid, an Audi, and a Lexus, among others. The most recent documented parking violation occurred in October 2024, resulting in a citation for blocking the driveway. Prior to this cluster of parking incidents, there were two reports of abandoned vehicles in 2013 and 2014, though in both cases, the vehicles were gone when authorities arrived to investigate. There was also one construction-related noise complaint recorded in 2016, which was determined not to be a valid service request.

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Risk rating

How 2216-2218 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
59th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 465 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.1%
Moderate concern 14.4%
Severe concern 14.5%
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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2216-2218 Larkin St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 11
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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