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2030 Franklin St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0599011B 18 units · 4 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2030 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 1923
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1923
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
Units18
Floors4
Year built1923
Total area19,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0599011B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mary Ordano 333 Hazelwood Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

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Initial analysis

2030 Franklin Street is a 4-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, containing 18 units and owned by the Ordano Family Ltd Partnership. Built in 1923, this apartment building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns occurring between 2022-2024. Notably, there were multiple fire safety violations documented, including issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems, emergency lighting, and documentation requirements, with the most recent violations from December 2024 still showing as open. In 2021, the building faced serious safety concerns regarding a rotting balcony that supported a fire escape ladder, leading to repairs in 2021-2022, though this followed a history of fire escape maintenance issues from previous years.

The building's maintenance history shows some positive developments, including a new roof installed in 2022 costing $40,000, and more recent plumbing work in October 2023 involving backflow replacement. Historical records indicate various improvements and repairs over the years, such as boiler replacements in 2018, electrical upgrades in 2004 (including new meter enclosures), and bathroom renovations in 1990. However, the property has a recurring pattern of complaints regarding heating systems and building management issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and management responsiveness noted between 1999-2003. The presence of eight fire safety violations between 2019-2024, particularly those related to emergency systems and documentation, suggests ongoing challenges with building safety compliance. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily related to external maintenance matters such as graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning, though these are generally routine urban maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2030 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 655 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2030 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jan 14
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued

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