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452-460 Larkin St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0346010 14 units · 3 fl · 1911

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
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 452-460 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
14 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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area13,020 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0346010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Exemption Trust 1999
Mailing address
Mary Ellen Ariani Successor 851 Sequoia Ave Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
091919

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456 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
454 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
452 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
460 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 452-460 Larkin Street in the Tenderloin, owned by Exemption Trust 1999 and built in 1911, has undergone significant recent improvements with a focus on safety systems and resident amenities. Most notably, in 2023, the building received several important upgrades including the installation of new low-frequency sounders and notification appliances ($31,800), conversion of an abandoned hall to a trash room with flame spread reduction measures ($5,000), and related electrical work. The property has seen substantial modernization efforts since 2011, including complete unit renovations of kitchens and bathrooms, electrical rewiring, plumbing system upgrades, and the addition of ADA-compliant features.

The building has experienced periodic maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety systems and building codes. Recent complaints from 2024 highlighted several violations including combustible storage issues, fire escape maintenance concerns, and emergency lighting maintenance needs, though these matters are noted as "Not Active." There were also complaints in 2020 regarding construction activities at the former Harry Harrington's Pub site (460 Larkin), and a historical issue in 2010 concerning grease trap requirements for a restaurant in the building. The property has maintained an active response to fire safety inspections, with systems being regularly checked and corrected as needed, including a recent fire alarm system correction in April 2024. Street-level maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, primarily related to sidewalk cleanliness and graffiti, which are typical for the Tenderloin neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 452-460 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
81th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.9%
Moderate concern 54.3%
Severe concern 33.8%
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

452-460 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 01
Bar and resturant light reface.
Issued
Electrical PermitJun 01
Bar and resturant light remodel

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