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2240-2242 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0123046 12 units · 3 fl · 1963

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2240-2242 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 1963
2 or more units
12 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1963
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area7,071 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0123046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
030620

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2242 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2240 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

2240-2242 Larkin Street is a 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1963 in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. The property has undergone significant modernization over the past several years, with recent renovations including bathroom and kitchen rehabilitations with washer/dryer installations in multiple units (most recently completed in Unit 203 in 2024), and the installation of new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with fire code requirements in 2023. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2019, which included the installation of steel moment frames and Simpson Strong Wall systems, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

Recent concerns have been primarily related to building maintenance and safety systems. In late 2024, a complaint was filed regarding abandoned vehicles and trash piles in the garage area, along with a reported vermin infestation, though this complaint was eventually marked as not active. The building has also had two instances of fire safety violations regarding extinguishers (2023 and 2017), both of which were promptly corrected. The property management has demonstrated ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the building, with multiple units receiving comprehensive updates to meet modern standards. Historical records show the building had several violations in 2001 related to fire safety and gas meter requirements, but these were resolved, and the building has maintained compliance with subsequent fire safety inspections, including a recent upgrade to the fire alarm system in 2023.

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Risk rating

How 2240-2242 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
12th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 997 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Building size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.6%
Moderate concern 75.9%
Severe concern 10.4%
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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2240-2242 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 25
Replace main disconnect for elevator to a 60a 3phase disconnect . 3/4 inch conduit was existing
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