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1600 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0217026 12 units · 5 fl · 1964

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
Above average
avg 2.4
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1600 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 1964
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors5
Year built1964
Total area9,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0217026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Healy John P & Sarah N
Mailing address
Po Box 320412 San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
092818

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The five-story, 12-unit apartment building at 1600 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by John P. and Sarah N. Healy, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant updates to maintain resident safety and comfort. Most recently, the building completed a substantial unit renovation in 2021 (Unit 103) costing $43,000, which included LED lighting installation, bathroom remodeling, kitchen updates, and associated plumbing and electrical work. The building's safety features have been consistently upgraded, including a $81,000 soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements, and a 2015 fire alarm system replacement.

The building has experienced some maintenance and safety-related incidents over the years, including multiple fire safety inspections and system activations, though fortunately without any civilian injuries documented. Recent complaints from 2023-2024 have centered around water leakage issues, light fixture maintenance, and general building upkeep, which were addressed by Housing Inspection Services. The building's historical maintenance record shows attention to necessary repairs and compliance with city requirements, though there was one notable period of non-compliance with the Mandatory Soft Story Program in 2020, which was subsequently resolved. Regular maintenance work has included roofing updates (1993, 2018), various interior improvements, and ongoing responses to routine inspections and resident feedback. The property has also experienced periodic elevator issues, with at least one complaint about malfunctioning service noted in 2021.

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Risk rating

How 1600 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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.8%
Moderate concern 75.8%
Severe concern 14.3%
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

1600 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 14
5/12/2026 night, there was construction being set up at 8pm. construction noise yesterday 5/13 at 8:15pm up to at least 12:15am.
Code Enforcement Section
311 RequestFeb 26
Municipal transportation agency

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