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1144 Larkin St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279012 16 units · 3 fl · 1911

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

This building's 76% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1144 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 1911
2 or more units
16 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 1911
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
Units16
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area8,508 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
38 Gough St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
July 14, 1998

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 16-unit multi-family residential building at 1144 Larkin Street, owned by Seljuk Investments LLC, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2020 when the entire fire alarm system was replaced and upgraded at a cost of $48,000 to meet current codes. This work included new control panels, smoke detectors, and pull stations, as well as the installation of low-frequency sounders in all units. The building's safety infrastructure has received regular attention, including a 2020 plumbing upgrade with a new backflow prevention device, and historical improvements such as parapet reinforcement in 1988 and seismic retrofitting in 1998.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues throughout its history, with the most recent concerns primarily centered around exterior conditions. Between December 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple reports of garbage and debris, including instances of human waste and glass debris on the street. The property has a history of fire safety maintenance requirements, with documented issues and violations in 2001 and 2011 related to fire escapes, sprinklers, and other safety systems, though these were all eventually abated. More recent fire safety inspections have generally shown correcting conditions, with the last documented violation related to exits/fire escapes occurring in February 2011. The building's systems have received regular attention, with annual boiler permit renewals and periodic inspections, though there was a notable cluster of plumbing complaints in 1995 regarding multiple water-related issues in the building, including problems with pipes and drains. Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing external maintenance challenges, particularly regarding sidewalk cleanliness and debris management.

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Risk rating

How 1144 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
66thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1144 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 02
Public works
bsm complaint
311 RequestJul 20
Garbage and debris

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