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2910-2912 Franklin St

Marina, SF 94123 0498018 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
Above average
avg 1.1
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2910-2912 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0498018
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Wai 1981 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Wai John E,trustee Po Box 641045 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
032818

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2910 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2912 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 2910-2912 Franklin Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations, most notably in 2011 when permits were issued for substantial improvements including lowering the basement, adding new bedrooms and bathrooms, and remodeling kitchens on multiple floors at a cost of approximately $285,658. Additional upgrades in 2013 included electrical improvements with a 200-amp service upgrade and extensive lighting and receptacle installations, along with plumbing work for the new bathroom facilities.

The property has a concerning history of maintenance issues, with multiple active building violations as of 2024 primarily focused on exterior maintenance and lead paint concerns. These include requirements for painting the building, addressing damaged/peeling paint, and repairing weatherproofing on siding, with associated lead hazard warnings. The building's vacant status from 2016-2017 triggered several violations related to the Vacant Building Ordinance, including issues with registration, signage, exterior maintenance, and security. Recent complaints from 2024 describe peeling paint and rotted wood around windows, while 2022 reports noted damaged paint at street level. The property has also generated numerous 311 calls for street cleaning and garbage issues in the surrounding area throughout 2023-2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 2910-2912 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

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
7th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 919 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.2%
Moderate concern 47.8%
Severe concern 14.0%
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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2910-2912 Franklin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 20
Garbage and debris
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