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434-448 Larkin St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0346007 26 units · 5 fl · 1923

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 Tenderloin
At or below average
avg 12.0
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 434-448 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
26 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.

Building characteristics
Units26
Floors5
Year built1923
Total area15,792 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0346007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Franklin & Oak Assodates Lp
Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
011013

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434 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
448 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
444 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

434-448 Larkin Street is a 5-story, 26-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Franklin & Oak Associates LP. The building's recent history has been marked by significant fire safety system upgrades, with the most recent work completed in 2023 involving a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low frequency sounders in sleeping areas and a new fire panel. The building experienced substantial fire and water damage in 2008, affecting multiple floors and units, which required extensive repairs totaling approximately $440,000, including the renovation of bathrooms, kitchens, and lightwell windows.

The building has faced several maintenance and safety challenges over the years, including recurring mold issues (most notably in 2012), water temperature control problems (2005), and various accessibility improvements. More recently, there were violations issued in 2024 concerning fire safety systems, specifically related to standpipes and alarm systems. The property has also been subject to multiple complaints regarding vacant storefronts and other regulatory compliance issues, with an active complaint from 2019 still pending resolution. Several infrastructure improvements have been made over the years, including a new hot water boiler installation in 2019 and various electrical and plumbing upgrades to maintain compliance with building codes.

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Risk rating

How 434-448 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
47th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 91 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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 severity forecast
No violation 9.2%
Moderate concern 55.6%
Severe concern 35.2%
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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434-448 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 11
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 11
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