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2735-2739 Franklin St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521002 4 units · 1 fl · 1953

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2735-2739 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 1953
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors1
Year built1953
Total area4,534 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0521002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tse Peter Kai Chun
Mailing address
2739 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
032095

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2739 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2735 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The four-unit multi-family residential building at 2735-2739 Franklin Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Peter Kai Chun Tse, has a documented history spanning several decades since its construction in 1953. The most recent significant incident involves an open noise complaint from January 2025, while in 2023, there was a documented case of driveway blocking that resulted in a citation. The property's maintenance record shows attention to infrastructure, with notable repairs including a fence repair in 2017 (triggered by a complaint about hazardous conditions), reroofing in 2006, and repairs to rear stairs in 1994. A plumbing upgrade was attempted in 2010 with the replacement of a kitchen sink, though this permit ultimately expired.

The building's history reveals some regulatory challenges, including an attempt in 1994 to remove an illegal basement unit and legalize a first-floor unit, which ultimately expired. Planning records indicate a significant proposal in the early 1990s to legalize a third unit with parking and rear yard variances in the RH-3 District, which was eventually approved. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, evidenced by multiple 311 calls, though these are generally outside the building's direct operation and management scope. The most recent building permit activity on record is from 2017 for street space usage.

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Risk rating

How 2735-2739 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
68th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 276 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.8%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 39.1%
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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2735-2739 Franklin St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 25
Date last observed: 24-aug-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: 2735-2739 franklin is same property. address numbers ¿2737¿ are not 4 inches high in clear violation of building code 502.1;
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintAug 25
Date last observed: 24-aug-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: address ¿2735¿ is not 4 inches high and not easily visible from road. ¿3¿ is missing too;

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