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1416-1418 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0249016 12 units · 3 fl · 1908

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1416-1418 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 1908
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area7,770 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0249016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Laurence Daniel Brodkin Rev
Mailing address
Brodkin Laurence Daniel, Tt 238 Amicita Ave Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
091919

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1418 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1416 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 1416-1418 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by Laurence Daniel Brodkin Rev, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance activities over the years. The building has received major updates to its window systems in 2009, including the installation of double-pane windows in both the front and rear sections. Recent maintenance includes the replacement of the heating boiler and hot water heater in 2020, following earlier boiler system work in 2015. The building's electrical systems have been regularly updated, with numerous improvements documented between 2004-2006, including a new 400-amp service installation and various unit-specific electrical updates.

The property has experienced some compliance issues, particularly in 2001 when several violations were documented related to fire safety, building maintenance, and plumbing systems, though these were all abated by November 2001. More recent concerns include a November 2023 fire alarm system violation that was issued and is currently being addressed, and a 2019 complaint regarding work beyond permitted hours. The building has undergone regular inspections, with the most recent housing inspection in September 2024 showing no violations. Historical fire safety inspections from 2006-2018 reveal periodic issues with alarm systems and extinguishers, though these were generally resolved promptly. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both building systems and unit-specific needs, with multiple permits for individual unit improvements and common area maintenance. External to the building itself, there have been several 311 calls regarding street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance in the surrounding area from 2017-2025.

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Risk rating

How 1416-1418 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
18th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 922 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 21.6%
Moderate concern 50.4%
Severe concern 28.0%
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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1416-1418 Larkin St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Sep 05
No violations observed at the time of inspection. section 604 and smoke/co affidavits received.
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