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1736-1738 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0186015 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 1736-1738 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0186015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fujiwara Family Trust The
Mailing address
Kiyomi&dorothy Fujiwara 1738 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1738 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1736 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1736-1738 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Fujiwara Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1900. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most notable being a seismic upgrade completed in 1997, which likely enhanced the building's structural safety. Between 1999 and 2000, multiple permits were issued for stucco and window repairs totaling $50,000, though these permits have since expired. More recently, in 2013, the building received an update to its water heating system with a completed permit for water heater replacement.

The property has experienced recurrent issues with parking violations, particularly regarding driveway blocking, with five documented incidents between 2020 and 2023 resulting in at least two citations being issued. The surrounding area has faced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by various 311 calls, including reports of human or animal waste (2020), graffiti (2008, 2016), and a flickering streetlight (2012) that was subsequently repaired by PG&E. The most recent incidents have been relatively minor, consisting of general cleaning issues and parking violations, with no records of serious safety concerns or major structural issues in recent years. The building's maintenance history suggests regular attention to basic upkeep, though some older repair permits are no longer active.

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Risk rating

How 1736-1738 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
79th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 236 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

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.

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 70.4%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 18.0%
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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1736-1738 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Project Apr 03
Vertical addition to existing 3 story building. Remodel 3rd floor unit 1738. Relocate and provide code compliant landing for front main entry door, redesign interior staircase to provide access to 1st floor garage, rebuilt existing dry-rot exterior rear staircase, replace windows to wood frame, add new exterior trims and new stucco.
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