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1130 Larkin St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279011B 31 units · 4 fl · 1923

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 Downtown
Above average
avg 6.9
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1130 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 1923
2 or more units
31 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 1923
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
Units31
Floors4
Year built1923
Total area18,302 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279011B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
#tai Chi 714 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
062600

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

1130 Larkin Street is a 31-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 and currently owned by 1130 Larkin Street Partners. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past three years, with substantial work completed in 2022-2023 including unit renovations (kitchen conversions, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations), concrete facade repairs, and a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to comply with safety codes. Several units have been transformed through kitchen-to-bedroom conversions and bathroom rehabilitations, with the most recent work completed in Unit #5 in 2023 involving kitchen relocation and bathroom rehabilitation.

The building has experienced notable maintenance and safety challenges, particularly in late 2022 and early 2023. There was an extended period of elevator outages affecting disabled and elderly tenants, construction-related complaints regarding lead paint concerns, and multiple maintenance issues including heating system problems and plumbing leaks. A tenant buyout of $22,000 occurred in October 2022. Recent building permits indicate ongoing maintenance and improvement work, although there are also records of expired permits related to Unit #5 from August 2023. The property has a history of building violations and complaints, including three violations in 2005 related to door hardware, and multiple interior surface violations in 2022 regarding damaged walls, ceilings, and lead paint hazards, though these issues were marked as not active or abated.

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Risk rating

How 1130 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
19th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 363 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.1%
Moderate concern 72.0%
Severe concern 18.9%
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

1130 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 06
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
DBI ComplaintMay 13
Date last observed: 12-may-26; time last observed: 12pm; floor: 1; unit: 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing installation without permit; work w/o permit; electrical work being performed w/o permit; ; additional information: complete remodel being done. convert kitchen to bedroom add washer/dryer;

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