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1846 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0185026 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 1846 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 1910
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,014 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0185026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tom Family 1987 Trust
Mailing address
Stephen & Toy San Tom 62 Palm Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
000000

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1846 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Tom Family 1987 Trust and constructed in 1910, has undergone several significant improvements over its history, with the most recent being a complete fire alarm system upgrade in March 2024 to comply with current fire safety codes, costing $21,700. This upgrade included installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet modern requirements, though it was subsequently followed by a fire violation notice in April 2024 regarding system maintenance that was abated by May 2024. The building has seen substantial unit improvements over the years, including various renovations to individual apartments such as unit #6 in 2010 (kitchen and window replacements), unit #3 in 2008 (complete electrical rewiring), and unit #4 in 2005 (new wiring installation). Major infrastructure works have included bathroom and kitchen renovations in multiple units between 2005 and 2008, and an unsuccessful attempt to create a parking space from storage space in 2006.

The property has maintained regular housing inspections, with records from 1999, 2002, 2003, and 2008 showing no ongoing violations, though there was a sewer issue reported in 2002 that was promptly addressed. Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned street-level issues not directly related to the building itself, such as sidewalk cleaning and parking matters, with the most recent building-specific issue being a fire alarm system violation in 2024. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts, though the recent fire alarm system violation indicates there may have been some initial oversight in the system's maintenance requirements following its upgrade.

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Risk rating

How 1846 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
58th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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 39.3%
Moderate concern 21.5%
Severe concern 39.2%
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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1846 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 12
Damaging property
lifted sidewalk tree roots

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