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1917-1919 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0573003 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1917-1919 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 1907
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0573003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Phyllis Shuet Fun Louie Rev
Mailing address
Louie Vincent & Paul & Benn 290 Holly Ave South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
031699

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1917 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1919 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1917-1919 Larkin Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, built in 1907 and currently owned by the Phyllis Shuet Fun Louie Rev Trust. The building has undergone several inspection and compliance attempts over the years, particularly in the early 1980s when multiple permits were filed (some cancelled, others completed) related to basement room legalizations and general compliance matters. In June 2001, the building received two violations regarding gas meter safety requirements, though these were promptly addressed and abated within ten days.

Recent history shows several maintenance and safety-related incidents from 2017 through 2024, including issues with hazardous materials (specifically glass) on the property in 2017, 2018, and more recently in November 2023, as well as a missing side sewer vent cover in January 2020 and graffiti on the building in December 2019. The building has also experienced recurring issues with driveway parking violations, with multiple enforcement calls in 2024 (including for a blue Corvette in February 2024). The property has undergone two routine housing inspections (in 2001 and 2003), with one involving seven violations related to gas meter safety requirements in 2001, which were all resolved within ten days.

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Risk rating

How 1917-1919 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
54th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.5%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 40.9%
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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1917-1919 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 23
Work category: 1p; remodel 2 bathrooms, kitchen, tankless water heater installation of new laundry room, master bathroom
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 10
Re-wire electrical for unit 1917 (third floor) include following: bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, new wiring for appliences/equipment:upgrade existing 125 amp service with new 400 amp 1 ph 120/240v - include following: two 100 amp meter panels and load centers with new feeders to existing first and second floors, one 150 amp metered panel for remodeled unit on third floor, one 100 amp meter for house panel

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