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1700 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0186010 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1700 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1910
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area3,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0186010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Pang Alan Kwok Tsing & Rach 120 Del Centro Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
April 17, 2019

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1592 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1590 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1700 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1700 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Alan & Rachel Pang Family T, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being completed in 2019, including heater replacement to comply with a previous complaint. The building experienced substantial issues in late 2018, leading to a cluster of violations filed on November 27, 2018, which included problems with door hardware, interior surfaces, plumbing, and electrical systems, along with concerns about mold/mildew, fireplace service, and heating system distribution. While these violations were addressed and abated by August 9, 2019, the building's maintenance history reveals several recurring system updates, including a complete electrical system upgrade in 2011 (including new panels and rewiring), plumbing improvements (new water heater and heating systems), and roof work in 2012. Earlier issues from 2001 included problems with rear stairs and a broken window that required repair.

The building's recent history shows regular interaction with city services, particularly regarding garbage and debris management, with multiple Recology and Public Works calls throughout 2024. These 311 calls primarily concerned abandoned appliances and general debris, suggesting ongoing challenges with waste management in the vicinity. A routine housing inspection in 2018 revealed multiple issues that required correction, but these were addressed within approximately nine months. The property appears to have maintained compliance with building codes following the resolution of these violations, and there have been no recent fire incidents or tenant buyouts on record. The building's major systems (electrical, plumbing, and heating) have received periodic upgrades, indicating ongoing maintenance attention from the ownership.

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Risk rating

How 1700 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
54thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1700 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 22
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 13
Garbage and debris

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