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2635 Franklin St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0528001A 6 units · 3 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
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.

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 2635 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 1927
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1927
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area6,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0528001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3521 Pierce St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2635 Franklin Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Frank Giovannoni, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. The most recent major work, attempted in 2021, involved a kitchen and bathroom rehabilitation in Unit 302 with associated plumbing and electrical permits, though these permits were ultimately cancelled. In 2018, the building received substantial updates including a complete bathroom re-piping and new water lines installation for all six bathrooms, installation of a new domestic hot water heating system in 2014, and a comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2007 that included installing new meter bases, circuit breakers for each unit, and replacing fuse panels with circuit breaker panels. The building underwent a reroofing project in 2003, though that permit has since expired.

A significant cluster of violations was recorded in October 2001, primarily related to fire safety and heating issues, including problems with fire proofing, egress obstructions, and heat maintenance requirements. These violations were all addressed and abated by February 2005. The building has undergone regular housing inspections, with routine inspections recorded in 2001 and 2010 showing compliance with housing standards. Recent external matters include several street space permits issued in 2017-2018, and various 311 calls regarding public construction noise, parking violations, and sidewalk issues between 2010-2019, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety. The property's maintenance history indicates ongoing attention to major systems, though the cancelled 2021 renovation permits suggest that some planned improvements were not completed.

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Risk rating

How 2635 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

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
21stpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 680 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 42%
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

2635 Franklin St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Mar 31
Unit 302: kitchen and bathroom rehabilitation.
Canceled
Electrical PermitMar 31
Unit 302: kitchen and bathroom rehabilitation

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