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1234 Larkin St

Downtown, SF 94109 0278009 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1234 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 1910
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1910
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,959 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0278009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Rmta 1234 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
051520

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1234 Larkin Street in Downtown was built in 1910 and currently owned by 1234 Larkin Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past decades, with the most pressing current concern being its non-compliant status with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (designated as Tier 4), with an active violation filed in January 2023. Recent improvements include a comprehensive $50,000 renovation of Unit 1 in 2021 (featuring kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and insulation work), and similar updates were completed in 2020 for Apartments 5 and 6. The building has also seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including a basement electrical service upgrade from 60 to 200 amps in 2011, and multiple gas line improvements between 2015-2023, though there were previous safety concerns regarding gas installations that required correction in 2016.

The property has maintained a relatively low number of serious violations, with historical issues primarily focused on building systems and safety compliance rather than structural concerns. Notable past violations from 2001 included multiple fire safety and handrail issues, though these were all abated by January 2017. The building underwent important safety improvements including a completed soft-story retrofit (as per the 2018 permit) and reconstruction of a dry-rotted stairway in 2017. While there have been multiple recent 311 calls regarding garbage and debris around the property (most notably in late 2024), these appear to be related to street cleaning rather than building maintenance issues. The building's fire incident record shows no civilian injuries and predominantly consists of false alarms or public service calls, suggesting no significant fire safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1234 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
83th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 76 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.8%
Moderate concern 48.2%
Severe concern 21.9%
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

1234 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 01
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 01
Garbage and debris

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