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1492 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0249021 7 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1492 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
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1907
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area7,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0249021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
544 Ortega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

1492 Larkin Street is a 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, currently owned by 1492 Larkin Street LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations between 2022-2023, including comprehensive unit upgrades that involved kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, addition of second bathrooms, and installation of washer/dryer facilities in multiple units (Units 1, 2, 4, 6, 7). Notable improvements include a building-wide fire alarm system upgrade with new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and replacement of smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn strobes in common areas to meet current safety codes (completed in 2022-2023), as well as the installation of central heating systems in all units during 2022.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety compliance issues from previous years, with a significant violation record from 2008-2009 regarding heating systems and fire safety equipment, though all these violations were officially abated by October 2023. Earlier complaints included concerns about lead paint (2013), plumbing issues (2014), and insufficient heat (2008). The property underwent substantial renovation work in response to these past deficiencies, including the recent addition of new electrical service infrastructure with new meter sockets and an overhead main switch in early 2023. There have been no recent fire incidents reported, though there was one elevator rescue incident recorded in 2009 with no civilian injuries. The building experienced a tenant buyout in December 2022 involving two tenants with a compensation amount of $55,000. Recent 311 calls related to the property primarily concern street cleaning and debris issues in the vicinity rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1492 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
25th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 844 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.8%
Moderate concern 73.1%
Severe concern 6.1%
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

1492 Larkin St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Sep 10
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. upgrade the existing fire alarm for the 7 unit building to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 or install new low-frequency sounders in all the sl
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Electrical PermitSep 10
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. upgrade the existing fire alarm for the 7 unit building to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 or install new low-frequency sounders in all the sleeping areas on the existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1.

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