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1918-1920 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0154021A 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1918-1920 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area2,496 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0154021A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee Herbert
Mailing address
1918 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1920 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1918 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1918-1920 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Herbert Yee, is a 1925 two-story flats and duplex structure that has undergone several maintenance and repair activities over the years, most notably recurring roof maintenance. The most recent registered improvement was a complete reroofing project in September 2024 costing $13,880, following similar work done in 2006 ($6,300) and 1994 (previous permits expired). A notable complaint was filed in September 2021 regarding work being performed without visible permits, though this was abated within three days. The property has experienced various issues related to its immediate surroundings, particularly during the construction period in 2021, when there were multiple reports of blocked parking spaces and construction equipment concerns, all of which were subsequently resolved.

The surrounding area has faced recurring maintenance challenges between 2020 and 2024, including multiple reports of garbage and debris, human/animal waste incidents, and one sewage backup event in December 2020 that was resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations. More recently, in September 2024, there were complaints about parking violations and construction material placement, though these were also addressed without lingering issues. The building has maintained a regular schedule of roofing maintenance over the years, which is a positive indicator of property upkeep, though the frequency of roofing work (approximately every 10 years) and recent complaints about permitted work suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance and compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1918-1920 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
38th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.5%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 29.5%
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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The story over time

1918-1920 Larkin St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 29
Garbage and debris
furniture

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