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1935 Franklin St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0617003 42 units · 6 fl · 1928

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
30
FewerMore

This building has 30 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1935 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 1928
2 or more units
42 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 1928
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
Units42
Floors6
Year built1928
Total area42,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0617003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
January 17, 2020

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Initial analysis

The 6-story, 42-unit multi-family residential building at 1935 Franklin Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1928, is currently experiencing significant maintenance issues as of late 2024. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with the heating and hot water systems, with multiple complaints in 2024 regarding lack of hot water and faulty plumbing in unit 602. The building has a history of garbage and sanitation challenges, with active violations related to the garbage chute and sprinkler requirements filed in May 2024, and previous complaints about locked garbage chutes and sanitation in the laundry room. Recent electrical and fire safety upgrades are in progress, including a fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes and a planned trash chute closure. The building has undergone several renovation projects in recent years, including the addition of new units in 2021, and multiple unit renovations between 2015-2022, though these improvements have been accompanied by ongoing maintenance concerns.

The property has a documented history of fire safety inspections and violations, with the most recent violation issued in November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though there have been no serious fire incidents recorded. The building's management has historically addressed many maintenance issues through permits and renovations, including boiler replacements in 2019-2022 and various unit upgrades. However, the recent pattern of complaints regarding basic utilities and sanitation suggests ongoing challenges with building systems maintenance. The property is currently under ownership by SF Multifamily V Property O, and recent filings indicate attention to both safety compliance and unit modernization, though some repairs and improvements appear to be lagging based on tenant complaints.

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Risk rating

How 1935 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
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Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 963 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
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 92%
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

1935 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jun 05
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Planning RecordJun 05
Public Records Request - 1935 Franklin

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