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1625 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0620005 7 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1625 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 1909
2 or more units
7 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 1909
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area6,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0620005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1717 17th St Ste 105 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
112420

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit multi-family residential building at 1625 Larkin Street, owned by 310 Carolina Street LLC and located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges since its construction in 1909. The building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit (Tier 3) to improve earthquake safety, with work officially completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent improvements include comprehensive upgrades in 2020 to fire safety systems, as well as extensive remodeling of multiple units involving electrical rewiring, plumbing updates, and structural reinforcements. Specifically, units B, C, D, E, F, and G have all received substantial renovations, including new windows, kitchen and bathroom updates, and electrical system improvements. The building's fire safety record shows multiple fire code violations in 2024 and 2021, though no civilian injuries were reported in recent fire incidents.

Historical issues include a notable complaint in 2014 regarding non-compliance with soft story retrofit requirements, which was later addressed, and earlier concerns in 2001 about lead paint hazards and combustible storage, all of which have been marked as not active. The property has seen several significant tenant buyouts between 2019 and 2020, with payments ranging from $70,000 to $85,000 affecting 2-3 tenants per buyout. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 predominantly relate to street-level issues such as debris removal and sanitation concerns, though these are external to the building itself. The building's maintenance and upgrading work, particularly in recent years, suggests proactive ownership in addressing both safety requirements and unit modernization needs.

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Risk rating

How 1625 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
29th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 799 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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 24.8%
Moderate concern 38.8%
Severe concern 36.4%
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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1625 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 18
Garbage and debris
furniture

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