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2145 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0549001A 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2145 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
12 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 1925
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0549001A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kenneth Massucco, Property P.O. Box 45 Woodacre CA 94973
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2145 Larkin Street in Russian Hill, owned by Massucco Fmly Bypass Tr, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1925. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2014 as a Tier 3 soft-story property, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building has received comprehensive boiler system upgrades, including a new steam boiler installation in 2011 and hot water storage tank replacement in 2009. Multiple fire safety inspections and improvements have been documented, including the resolution of various fire alarm system issues between 2005-2019, though there have been some recurring concerns about alarm systems and fire escape maintenance.

The property has experienced some notable historical events, including fire damage in 1991 and a routine inspection in 2003 that revealed several maintenance issues, such as problems with fire escape ladders, hallway fire extinguishers, and the boiler system. More recently, in 2018, there were complaints about interior maintenance concerns including paint peeling and mold in some areas. The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints in a timely manner, with many issues being marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated." Recent patterns show ongoing attention to parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways in the vicinity, though these are external to the building's management concerns. The most recent building complaints from September 2024 indicate several administrative requirements and maintenance items needing attention, including emergency lighting and fire escape maintenance, though these are listed as "Not Active" with an abatement date of November 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2145 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
12thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 997 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
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 75%
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

2145 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Aug 03
Unit 10: kitchen remodel in kind. replace (2) outlets w/ gfci, replace faucet, replace cabinets, replace countertop, replace flooring, paint.
$17,800 · Issued
Plumbing PermitAug 03
Replace faucet & p-trap in kind

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