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1824 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0185022 7 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 1824 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 1906
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,325 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0185022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peter Liu/May Tang Trust
Mailing address
Peter Chi Kwai Liu & May Ch 1130 Skyline Dr Vallejo CA 94591
Last sale
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AI summary

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1824 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Peter Liu/may Tang Trust, has undergone significant safety and fire system upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in July 2023, the building completed an upgrade of its local fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, following a 2022 modification that included installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all devices to ensure compatibility with the new fire alarm control panel. The building has a history of addressing fire safety concerns promptly, with previous violations in 2003 related to rusty fire escape ladder cables and unserviced hallway fire extinguishers being resolved within approximately two months.

The property's maintenance history shows active management attention to both security and safety systems, though several security-related violations were noted during a 2008 routine inspection. These included issues with exterior door locking devices, missing unit identification numbers, and self-closing devices, all of which were resolved by November 2008. Earlier violations from a 2001 inspection included concerns about interior paint condition, smoke enclosure door repairs, and lead hazard concerns, which were also addressed within a few months. While the building is now up to date with fire safety requirements, the pattern of past violations suggests that regular inspections and prompt attention to maintenance issues have been a consistent aspect of the building's history.

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Risk rating

How 1824 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
39th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 686 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Building size

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

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 30.4%
Moderate concern 30.7%
Severe concern 38.9%
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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1824 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 27
Large vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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