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1520-1530 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0218017 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 1520-1530 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 1909
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area8,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0218017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ticer Sakura Liza
Mailing address
1520 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
062420

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Included addresses

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1528 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1530 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1526 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1522 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1520 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1524 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located at 1520-1530 Larkin Street in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood was constructed in 1909 and is currently owned by Liza Ticer Sakura. The property has undergone significant improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018-2019 at a cost of $100,000, which was required to address seismic safety concerns. The building underwent extensive electrical upgrades in 2006, including a 400-amp service upgrade and the installation of automatic garage door openers. Previous renovation work in 2005 included comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels for multiple units.

The building's maintenance history reveals several important events that warrant attention. In 2005, there were multiple housing complaints related to construction work, including issues with lead paint disturbance, excessive noise, and construction debris, which resulted in several violation notices. The building experienced heating system problems in 2005-2006, with complaints about no heat and boiler operation issues, though these were resolved within a week. More recently, in October 2023, there was a sewage backup issue that was subsequently addressed. A sidewalk defect near the property was marked for restoration in 2022, and there have been numerous parking-related complaints regarding blocked driveways, with several citations issued between 2019-2024. The property has also undergone a failed 2006 attempt to subdivide into two lots with three units each, though a later two-lot subdivision request was approved. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, most significant issues appear to have been addressed promptly, particularly the recent completion of mandatory seismic improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1520-1530 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
46th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 608 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 severity forecast
No violation 44.0%
Moderate concern 33.4%
Severe concern 22.6%
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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1520-1530 Larkin St event timeline

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

2019
Building Permit Oct 02
Rev to pa# 201803264570; use brackets instead of original anchor bolt and holdown, replace dry rot wall, build new concrete footing
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