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1955 Franklin St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0617001 3 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1955 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 1914
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area4,554 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0617001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joan L Zentner Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Levy Pamela Successor Ttee 528 Hugo St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
102219

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1955 Franklin Street in Pacific Heights, managed by the Joan L Zentner Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its 1914 construction. Most notably, in 2025, the building is scheduled to upgrade its fire alarm system to comply with current codes, with similar electrical work already initiated in late 2024. The property has seen substantial recent updates, including a $75,000 remodel of Unit #2 in 2019 featuring kitchen and bathroom upgrades, window replacements, and structural strengthening. The building underwent voluntary structural strengthening work in 2019, particularly at the southeast corner, and has maintained its infrastructure with a complete reroofing in 2015 and various plumbing improvements, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with new gas lines in 2019.

The building has experienced some historical compliance issues, notably with its boiler permits, showing repeated violations in the 2002-2020 period regarding permit renewals, though these were ultimately resolved. A comprehensive routine inspection in 2002 revealed multiple violations ranging from fire safety to plumbing and electrical concerns, all of which were abated by September 2002. The property has maintained regular upkeep and modernization efforts, including addressing dry rot repairs in 2004 and various maintenance tasks such as adding outdoor GFCI outlets and relocating utility lines in recent years. Recent 311 calls (2024) primarily relate to street-level issues such as garbage cleanup and sidewalk maintenance, rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting improved building upkeep in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1955 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

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
42th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 559 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.9%
Moderate concern 34.7%
Severe concern 12.5%
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

1955 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 07
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