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1514-1516 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0218016 13 units · 3 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
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.

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 1514-1516 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 1912
2 or more units
13 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.

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 1912
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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area10,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0218016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
January 10, 2017

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1514 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1516 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 1514-1516 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Modesto Pacific LLC, has undergone significant safety and accessibility improvements in recent years. Completed projects include a 2024 reroofing ($10,000), a 2023 commercial entry upgrade for accessibility compliance ($4,000), and a comprehensive 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes ($50,426). The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2018-2023, the property underwent substantial life safety improvements, including the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system, new smoke detectors, and electrical upgrades to support modern safety standards.

The building has a history of unit updates and maintenance work, including various plumbing and electrical improvements between 2004-2019, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units and underground service upgrades. While there were past inspection issues in 2001 regarding interior surfaces, lighting, and lead paint concerns, and some complaints about various maintenance matters in the early 2000s and 2018 regarding construction noise, these issues have been addressed and are no longer active. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning matters and urban issues such as encampments and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, rather than building-specific problems. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to address both structural and safety requirements, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems and unit modernization.

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Risk rating

How 1514-1516 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
15thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 956 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1514-1516 Larkin St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Nov 13
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Fire ComplaintMay 19
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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