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2525 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0501006 18 units · 8 fl · 1927

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2525 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 1927
2 or more units
18 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.

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 1927
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
Units18
Floors8
Year built1927
Total area24,562 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0501006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gary W & Judith Honig Pasqu Po Box 597004 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
December 10, 2003

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 8-story apartment building at 2525 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, owned by Central Family Trust, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years. Most recently, Unit 301 is set to undergo a kitchen remodel in late 2024, including comprehensive plumbing work such as valve replacements and piping updates. The building has seen substantial safety upgrades, including a completed fire alarm system upgrade in December 2023 to meet current fire code requirements, and the removal of Federal Pacific Electric panels in late 2022, addressing a known safety concern. Structural integrity improvements were made in 2023 with additional reinforcement of ceiling joists, following earlier work in 2020 that included comprehensive repiping with Type L copper and kitchen/bathroom upgrades in multiple units.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety violations, with the most recent citations in late 2024 regarding high-rise sprinkler system compliance and other maintenance issues, though many previous violations from 2019-2021 were abated following corrective actions. There have been several historical maintenance and service disruptions, including elevator outages in 2013 and 2021, the latter affecting vulnerable residents, and a heat outage complaint in 2014. During the pandemic in 2020, there were concerns raised about proper safety protocols during construction work. The property has maintained an active response to maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple street cleaning and maintenance calls, though a water leak issue reported in September 2024 remains open. The building's management has demonstrated ongoing investment in maintenance and upgrades, with multiple unit renovations and system upgrades occurring regularly, particularly focusing on modernization and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 2525 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1099 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
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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
High failure risk 86%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2525 Larkin St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Nov 14
Multiple Fire Code Violations
Violation Issued
Electrical PermitMar 12
In unit #301 relocate panel from closet to hallway. kitchen remodel. garbage disposal, dishwasher, 2 kitchen counter convenience circuits, microwave, and under cabinet lighting.

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