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2134-2136 Franklin St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0594004B 2 units · 2 fl · 1941

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2134-2136 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 1941
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1941
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1941
Total area3,206 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0594004B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2134 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
January 14, 2021

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2136 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2134 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 2134-2136 Franklin Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, owned by Jack Xie and constructed in 1941. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being the replacement of 12 front windows with wood windows featuring true divided lites in 2021, and a substantial reroofing project in 2018 costing $32,500. Between 2011-2012, the building underwent notable interior renovations including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in unit #2136, garage improvements, and the installation of a new steel beam, along with comprehensive electrical rewiring and plumbing updates. Earlier improvements include bathroom and kitchen renovations in 2006, dry rot repairs in 2004, and electrical upgrades in 2004 to a 200-amp panel with extensive rewiring and new circuits.

The property has experienced typical urban challenges in recent years, with several incidents requiring municipal response including graffiti removal (notably in February 2023), a driveway blocking incident (January 2022), and various street cleaning matters. A sewer issue was reported in September 2023, though this was transferred and not resolved by the original department. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and modernization, with significant investment in maintaining the property's infrastructure and improving its residential amenities. The most recent tenant buyout records indicate a transaction from August 2020 for $30,000, involving two tenants, though no prior buyout records are available.

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Risk rating

How 2134-2136 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
84thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 154 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2134-2136 Franklin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 29
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 22
Blocking driveway cite only

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