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2335 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0525004 14 units · 5 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2335 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 1925
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units14
Floors5
Year built1925
Total area13,886 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0525004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mehan Properties Llc
Mailing address
145 Poplar Rd Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
060820

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Initial analysis

2335 Larkin Street is a five-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Mehan Properties LLC. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably the addition of two ADUs in 2018-2019 at the basement level, and substantial safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring, completed in 2019 at a cost of $22,220. The building has achieved compliance with San Francisco's mandatory soft-story retrofit program (Tier 3) and completed seismic strengthening measures in 2016, which included column removal at the rear basement level and various other structural improvements.

The property has experienced multiple maintenance and safety upgrades over the years, including a steam boiler replacement in 2022, complete plumbing renovations for the new units in 2018, and earlier improvements such as a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2007. While there were several serious violations recorded in 2002 related to lead paint hazards, smoke detectors, and various maintenance issues, these were all abated by January 2003. More recent fire code violations were documented in 2020 regarding exits/obstructions and combustible storage, which were also subsequently abated. The building's electrical system has been progressively updated, including work in 2016-2019 to accommodate the new units and improve fire safety systems. Current property maintenance complaints from 2024 suggest ongoing monitoring requirements, though most historical complaints have been resolved. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street and pavement issues outside the building, which have been addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 2335 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

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
2th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1110 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.7%
Moderate concern 40.7%
Severe concern 46.6%
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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2335 Larkin St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 04
Date last observed: 02-aug-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: address not clearly visible from the street in violation of the code. address numbers displayed on the lower part of the door (behind the front gates) are also not in contrast with their background. ;
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