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2516-2518 Franklin St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0546012F 3 units · 2 fl · 1951

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2516-2518 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 1951
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 1951
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 built1951
Total area2,941 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0546012F
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
16828 Kennedy Road Los Gatos CA 95032
Last sale
March 13, 1998

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2518 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2516 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2516-2518 Franklin Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Bannon Grant, was constructed in 1951 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The property's maintenance history shows several significant repairs and improvements over the past decades, including a completed reroofing project in 1997, a kitchen remodel in 1996 involving cabinet and sink replacement, and termite repairs in 1996. Of particular concern are two documented instances of mold complaints in 2016, affecting both bedrooms and windows, though these cases are currently listed as not active.

The building has experienced numerous external issues in recent years, with a notable concentration of reports between late 2023 and 2024. These include recurring parking violations with multiple reports of blocked driveways (four incidents reported between August 2024 and December 2023), two instances of garbage and debris problems (including human waste) in June 2024 and December 2024, and an abandoned vehicle report in February 2024. Additional incidents include a hazardous materials report for glass on the street in October 2023 and a resolved encampment situation in December 2023 that was confirmed to be ADA compliant. While these external issues have been consistently addressed and closed by various city agencies, they primarily reflect neighborhood conditions rather than building-specific problems, with the notable exception of the earlier mold complaints.

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Risk rating

How 2516-2518 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 155 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2516-2518 Franklin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 05
Blocking driveway cite only
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