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1616-1620 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0217015 3 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 1616-1620 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 1915
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area6,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0217015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jong Nikki
Mailing address
1618 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
081120

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1618 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1620 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1616 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1616-1620 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Jong Nikki, has undergone significant recent improvements while maintaining its historical character as a 1915 flats and duplex structure. Most notably, in 2024, major renovations are currently underway on the first floor, including the remodeling of one kitchen and two bathrooms (full and half baths) with corresponding electrical and plumbing upgrades, along with the replacement of 23 windows on the building's side. In 2022, a similar kitchen and bathroom remodel was completed on the third floor, demonstrating ongoing commitment to maintaining and modernizing the property. The building's infrastructure has also seen substantial upgrades, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade with EV meter installation in early 2022, suggesting attention to modernization and energy efficiency.

The property has a history of compliance with housing regulations, with past violations from 2001 and 2009 related to fire safety and security requirements, including the need for fire extinguishers, self-closing doors, and gas meter instructions. However, all these violations were promptly addressed and abated, with records showing resolution dates within 1-2 months of citation. Previous structural work included rear stair repairs in 2001 and a roofing project in 2000, both completed successfully. The building has been actively maintained throughout its history, with the most recent improvements focusing on interior modernization and infrastructure upgrades, while maintaining compliance with housing safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 1616-1620 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
66th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 382 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.8%
Moderate concern 45.6%
Severe concern 8.6%
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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1616-1620 Larkin St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Mar 06
Replace furnace
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