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1837-1839 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0596004 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 1837-1839 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 1909
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0596004
Ownership

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

Owner name
2119-21 Pierce Street Llc
Mailing address
3075 Clay St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
100715

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1837 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1839 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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AI summary

The property at 1837-1839 Larkin Street is a two-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, originally constructed in 1909, currently owned by 2119-21 Pierce Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant proposed modifications in recent years, with the most ambitious project being a proposed vertical addition and 25-foot horizontal expansion at the rear, aimed at converting the two-unit structure into a three-unit building. This project, currently under review, would increase the building's height to approximately 40 feet and include new parking facilities. An earlier, more comprehensive proposal from 2015 (now cancelled) envisioned raising the building by 10 feet, adding parking spaces, and constructing a three-story rear addition, though this was not pursued.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues, particularly in mid-2017 when the building was found to be vacant and in violation of multiple aspects of the San Francisco Building Code, including failure to register as a vacant building, lack of required signage, external maintenance issues (peeling paint and trash), and missing insurance documentation. While these violations were abated by September 2017, there have been recurring maintenance concerns since then. Recent months have seen multiple reports of excessive noise and issues with garbage and debris, though some have been resolved. The building has also experienced persistent problems with graffiti, with documented incidents in October 2023, December 2022, and September 2022, along with other maintenance issues including hazardous materials and municipal waste management concerns on the surrounding property.

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Risk rating

How 1837-1839 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
76th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 270 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.1%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 12.1%
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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1837-1839 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 21
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