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2037-2039 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0572004 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2037-2039 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0572004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jew Family Trust
Mailing address
Kenneth D & Flora J Jew Tru 15 Daryl Drive Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
101095

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2039 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2037 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 2037-2039 Larkin Street property in Russian Hill is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 and currently owned by the Jew Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including substantial electrical upgrades in 2012 with the installation of new 125A meter/panel combinations and a 200A existing service, as well as the replacement of essential systems such as the water heater and furnace during the same year. More recent renovations include a kitchen remodel in 2015 featuring new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and flooring, along with a pantry wall expansion at the third-floor unit. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with a street space permit issued in 2010 and a reroofing project noted from 1992, though this permit is listed as expired.

The property has experienced numerous external challenges in recent years, particularly during 2024, when there were several reports of encampments near the property, with the most recent occurring in November 2024. There have been recurring issues with illegal parking in the vicinity, especially regarding driveway blocking and sidewalk parking violations, with multiple citations and towing incidents recorded between 2022 and 2023. The building's immediate surroundings have faced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by 311 calls for garbage and debris removal in July 2024 and reports of waste cleanup needed in June 2022. While these external issues don't directly affect the building's internal conditions, they do impact the general neighborhood environment. The property's documented improvements and maintenance work suggests an active approach to building upkeep and modernization over the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 2037-2039 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
46th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 612 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.7%
Moderate concern 18.4%
Severe concern 35.9%
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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2037-2039 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 30
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