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1250 Larkin St

Downtown, SF 94109 0278012 20 units · 3 fl · 1917

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Downtown
Above average
avg 6.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1250 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 1917
2 or more units
20 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
Units20
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area10,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0278012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dyn Trust
Mailing address
Li Don & Yvonne Jean Cotrus 1385 Pine St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
041621

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1385 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1250 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 20-unit multi-family residential building at 1250 Larkin Street, built in 1917 and owned by Dyn Trust, has undergone several significant safety and structural improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 (Tier 2) and has maintained ongoing fire safety upgrades, with the most recent fire alarm system improvement completed in April 2024 costing $54,178 to comply with city regulations. The building underwent a major transformation in 2017 when three existing car garages were converted into residential units, and new ADU construction was completed in 2020 with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades.

The property has experienced some maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most serious concerns occurring between 2009-2012 when multiple violations were recorded related to water damage and ceiling repairs, though these were ultimately abated. There were also historical concerns about the fire safety systems, with violations noted regarding alarms, sprinklers, and fire escapes between 2010-2023, all of which were either corrected or abated. A blighted building complaint was filed in February 2022 regarding graffiti and construction work, though this complaint is now marked as not active. Recent 311 calls from early 2025 indicate ongoing issues with garbage and debris outside the building, including multiple reports of abandoned Christmas trees, though many of these cases were resolved promptly. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to infrastructure, including historical permits for reroofing (1991) and window replacements (1990).

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Risk rating

How 1250 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
63th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 166 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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 10.6%
Moderate concern 73.7%
Severe concern 15.7%
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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1250 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 03
Landscaping
empty tree basin
311 RequestApr 29
Garbage and debris

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