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920 Larkin St

Downtown, SF 94109 0302015 3 units · 3 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 920 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 1922
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1922
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area3,488 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0302015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Trent R Dunphy Trustee 920 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
May 26, 1989

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 920 Larkin Street, owned by the Trent R Dunphy Revocable Trust, is a 1922 three-story structure located in downtown San Francisco with ground-floor retail space. The building's maintenance history shows relatively regular upkeep over the decades, with significant work including reroofing in 1989, structural sidewalk replacement in 1990, and a first-floor renovation with cabinet installation and patching work in 1992. More recently, a plumbing upgrade involving house trap installation was completed in January 2023, and two street space permits were issued in 2004 and 2008.

The property has experienced several environmental challenges in recent years, particularly during the latter part of 2024 and into early 2025, with multiple reports (nine in total between November 2024 and January 2025) of sanitation issues including human waste, debris, and waste container concerns near the property. The most recent documented issue occurred in December 2023, when construction noise complaints were filed regarding early morning equipment use, though this complaint is currently not active. The building has had minimal concerning incidents on record, with only one minor fire-related alarm incident recorded (740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other) and no civilian injuries reported. The property's permit history suggests regular maintenance and compliance with building codes, with no major structural or safety violations noted in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 920 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
81stpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 85 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

920 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 08
Abandoned vehicle

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