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2232 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0123045 5 units · 2 fl · 1962

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 2232 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 1962
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area3,712 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0123045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong David W
Mailing address
2370 Tasso St Palo Alto CA 94301
Last sale
060421

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2232 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, owned by David W Wong, was constructed in 1962 and contains 5 units. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably a soft story retrofit filed in June 2021 costing approximately $130,000, and a fire alarm system upgrade completed in May 2021 that included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current code requirements. These improvements follow a history of fire safety violations that were documented in 2001 and 2008, which included issues with smoke enclosure doors, combustible storage, and a fire escape ladder that have since been resolved.

The building has experienced various maintenance and upgrade work over the years, including a bathroom remodel in unit #201 in 2009 (with corresponding plumbing and electrical work), a kitchen electrical upgrade in 2010, and a roof replacement in 1996. More recent concerns have been documented through 311 calls, with several issues reported in 2024 including sewage discharge from a side vent, graffiti, and noise complaints. Historical building violations from 2001 through 2014 were all resolved, and the most recent routine housing inspection complaint from 2009 is still marked as active. The property has shown ongoing maintenance attention with multiple permits for various upgrades and repairs, suggesting active management of building systems and compliance with current safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2232 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
48th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 589 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.5%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 21.9%
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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2232 Larkin St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 21
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 24
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