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2900 Franklin St

Marina, SF 94123 0498017 11 units · 3 fl · 1924

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 Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2900 Franklin 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 1924
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1924
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area8,561 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0498017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Moon Yoon Hee & Mike Y Trus 935 Oregon Ave Palo Alto CA 94303
Last sale
November 10, 2009

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Initial analysis

The 2900 Franklin Street property is a 3-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by Moon Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a complete soft-story retrofit completed in 2016-2017 (Tier 4) to enhance seismic safety, followed by a fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 to comply with current safety standards. In 2023-2024, the property underwent telecommunications infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of new Verizon Wireless equipment with multiple antennas, and electrical improvements including a new 200A panel installation.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and compliance issues over its history, particularly in the 2000s, including problems with fire safety systems, plumbing, and unauthorized unit modifications (e.g., conversion of Unit #2 into studios). Recent inspections in 2024 have noted exterior maintenance concerns, including blistering paint on the south facade. The property has maintained an active approach to resolving violations, with most historical fire safety issues being promptly corrected upon inspection. The building's commercial space, previously housing Fog City Doggie Day Care, has been the subject of various regulatory matters, though its day-to-day operations are not currently impacting residential units. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have primarily focused on exterior issues such as graffiti and sidewalk maintenance, with fire safety systems being maintained according to current regulations.

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Risk rating

How 2900 Franklin 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
16thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 830 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
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

2900 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 26
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 26
Sidewalk defect

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