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1651 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0620002 12 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1651 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 1910
2 or more units
12 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 1910
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0620002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2960 Van Ness Ave Ste B San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
020912

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 1651 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by 1651 Larkin LLC, has undergone substantial improvements since 2015, including mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting completed in 2015, legalization of a 13th ground floor unit, and comprehensive unit renovations. Recent upgrades in 2024-2023 include kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 5, 10, 11, and 12, with associated electrical and plumbing work, totaling approximately $174,000. The building has received important safety system upgrades, including a new fire alarm panel and monitoring system in 2021, and multiple fire system improvements between 2009-2022, though some fire complaints were registered in 2020 and 2022 regarding sprinkler and alarm systems that were subsequently corrected. Historical violations from 2009 included various maintenance issues, such as heating and cleanliness concerns, which were all resolved by June 2010.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, with all recent work properly permitted and completed. A general maintenance complaint was filed in September 2024, and there are two open soft-story retrofit compliance matters from 2020, though one was marked "Not Active" in 2020 and the other remains "Active." The building's infrastructure has been regularly updated, including a new hot water boiler installation in 2021, electrical upgrades, and various plumbing improvements. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding parking and sidewalk issues near the property between 2021-2025, these are external to the building's operations. The property's maintenance and improvement history suggests ongoing investment in residential quality and safety, with particular attention paid to seismic safety, unit modernization, and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1651 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
20th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 900 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 24.9%
Moderate concern 33.5%
Severe concern 41.7%
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

1651 Larkin St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Dec 26
311 service request
Encampment
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 26
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