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2323 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0525007 7 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2323 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 1914
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0525007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brian Gilbert 2005 Trust
Mailing address
2323 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
083012

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 2323 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, built in 1914, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most recent concern being an active complaint as of November 2024 regarding an expired boiler permit. In 2018, the building faced multiple violations including inadequate heating, weatherproofing issues, and the need for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, many of which were addressed through subsequent repairs, including the replacement of nine windows and interior work totaling approximately $67,000 for soft-story retrofitting. Previous concerns included a 2014 complaint about malfunctioning appliances in Unit 2, problems with heat and window insulation in Unit 7, and multiple violations in the 2001-2009 period related to boiler permits and safety equipment. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work, achieving Tier 3 status with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

Fire safety systems have been partially addressed, with work including the installation of fire sprinklers in the garage in 1987 and additional sprinkler work in 2012. The building has experienced several false fire alarms and system malfunctions, but no civilian injuries have been reported in recent fire incidents. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including structural strengthening work in 2014 and multiple window replacements, including a completed window upgrade project in 2018. Recent 311 calls for service primarily relate to street cleaning and maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems, though an active request for a fee housing inventory review was processed through the Rent Board in January 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2323 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
21th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 895 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.6%
Moderate concern 21.9%
Severe concern 48.5%
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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2323 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 16
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no larkin 83 r2, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintMar 16
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 155087 , serial no larkin 83 r2

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