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1701 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0597005 6 units · 3 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 1701 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
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0597005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lai Chan Wong Revocable Tru
Mailing address
1701 Larkin St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 1701 Larkin Street is a historic 3-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. Built in 1907, this apartment building contains 6 units and is currently owned by the Lai Chan Wong Revocable Trust. The building's most significant recent maintenance issues occurred in 2015, when multiple violations were documented including lead paint concerns and the need for weather protection, though these were all abated by July 2015. A more serious set of violations was recorded in 2001, including multiple fire safety issues such as obstructed egress, problems with fire extinguishers, and concerns about combustible storage, as well as security and building maintenance issues including a broken window pane and concerns about door locks. These violations were also resolved by July 2015.

The building's maintenance history shows several street space permits were issued in the late 2000s, and there have been multiple 311 calls in the surrounding area throughout 2024, primarily related to garbage and debris on the street. Recent environmental issues have centered around the sidewalk and street cleaning, with eight calls regarding garbage and debris between May and December 2024. The property has also experienced some issues with postal service infrastructure, as evidenced by two 311 calls regarding graffiti on the mailbox that were transferred to USPS for handling. While the building has had various maintenance issues in the past, records indicate that violations have generally been addressed when cited, with no active violations on record as of the latest data.

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Risk rating

How 1701 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
44th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 630 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.5%
Moderate concern 29.9%
Severe concern 33.6%
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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The story over time

1701 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 25
Add garbage can
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestApr 13
Sidewalk defect

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