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2810 Franklin St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0503011A 18 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2810 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 1926
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.

Building characteristics
Units18
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area11,622 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0503011A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mehan Properties Llc
Mailing address
Mehan John & Tina 145 Poplar Dr Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
032195

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2810 Franklin St in Cow Hollow, built in 1926, is currently owned by Mehan Properties LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements, most notably a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2016-2017 at a cost of $100,000, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance issues have emerged, including an active violation as of August 2024 concerning an unpermitted boiler operation, which is the second such violation for this equipment since 2016. The building has experienced several substantial maintenance challenges over the years, including significant water damage incidents in 2014 when pipe failures flooded multiple units and the garage, and multiple fire safety violations in 2015 related to fire escape maintenance, garbage storage, and fire proofing materials, though these were subsequently abated. The property has undergone various improvements including window replacements, reroofing work, and plumbing upgrades such as a new booster heater installation in 2014.

Recent maintenance records from 2023-2024 show ongoing issues with the building's exterior and surroundings, with multiple reports of garbage and debris concerns along with graffiti, though these issues are primarily street-level and sidewalk-related. The building has maintained its basic structural and safety requirements through regular inspections and remediation efforts, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit program and various abated violations. Historical records indicate routine maintenance and upgrades, including window replacements and roofing work, with most permits being properly followed through to completion. The building's management has historically responded to violations and complaints, though there have been recurring issues with the boiler permit compliance that remains unresolved as of the latest inspection in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2810 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
19th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 697 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.9%
Moderate concern 14.5%
Severe concern 25.5%
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

2810 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 30
Pealing paint and dark spots under paint cracks on plaster in bathroom and kitchen. believes to have mold and stated it leaks when it rains.
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintJan 14
Sleeping Area Requirement

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