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2445-2449 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0524003 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

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 2445-2449 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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 1907
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,854 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0524003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
360 Grand Ave Oakland CA 94610
Last sale
December 04, 2019

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2449 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2445 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2447 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 2445-2449 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, owned by Redwood Property Investors, was originally constructed in 1907 and has undergone significant renovation work in recent years. The most substantial project took place between 2020 and 2022, involving raising the building by approximately 6'2", adding a three-car garage, constructing a new basement level, installing an elevator, and implementing a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the building with 95 new sprinklers. The renovation also included extensive interior updates across all threeunits, such as bathroom relocations, kitchen reconfigurations, and modern amenities like radiant heating, solar panels (5.6 kW system installed in 2022), and smart home features.

The property has a complex history of permit compliance issues, particularly between 2016 and 2019, when several complaints were filed regarding expired permits, construction delays, and unauthorized electrical work. These violations, including concerns about a seemingly permanent construction fence and monitoring fee violations, were ultimately abated by December 2020. The building's recent improvements, completed between 2020 and 2022, addressed many of these past concerns, with new systems installed including comprehensive plumbing works (such as 20 bathroom fans and 3 kitchen hoods), updated electrical systems with proper permits, and installation of modern safety features like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The building underwent several routine inspections and permit finalizations, with most recent 311 calls in 2021 being relatively minor issues related to sewer vent covers and tree maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 2445-2449 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
20thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 906 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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 hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

2445-2449 Larkin St event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Sep 02
Work category: 4pa; new fire sprinklers to all 5 floors
Complete
Plumbing PermitSep 02
To obtain a final inspection for work approved under previous permit pp20210813668.

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