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1664 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0217019 23 units · 4 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1664 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 1907
2 or more units
23 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
Units23
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area25,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0217019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy Bartholomew & Moore
Mailing address
1355 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
032701

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Initial analysis

The 23-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1664 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Murphy Bartholomew & Moore, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance challenges over its history. Most recently, in 2022-2023, major work was performed on Unit 9, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window replacements, and electrical system upgrades, with some related complaints about construction noise and disturbances filed in August 2022. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire complaints and violations between 2017 and 2024 related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler maintenance, though these issues have generally been promptly corrected once cited. A notable incident occurred in May 2021 regarding unauthorized electrical work and concerns about a compromised fire alarm panel, which was ultimately closed as not active.

The building has had several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including a 2016 violation related to failure to comply with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this was eventually addressed. Historical concerns from the late 1990s included gas heater venting issues and various maintenance problems in individual units. The property underwent foundation reinforcement work in 1997, demonstrating attention to structural integrity. Recent inspections in 2023-2024 have not shown any active violations, with the most recent building inspection in September 2024 noting no violations observed. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to street cleaning and maintenance, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1664 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
12th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 990 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

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 24.3%
Moderate concern 48.3%
Severe concern 27.4%
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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The story over time

1664 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 13
Propose soft demo to remove all plaster throughout the building for purpose of exploring structural members & their condition to prepare necessary plan for structural seismic upgrade
$50,000 · Issued
Electrical PermitApr 30
Requesting electrical surveyor with report

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