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1533-1537 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0621003A 5 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 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 1533-1537 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 1907
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0621003A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lonnie Wong Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Peter Gong - Property Manag 1800A Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1533 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1537 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1535 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1533-1537 Larkin Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Lonnie Wong Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1907. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $68,000, achieving Tier 3 status with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. The building's infrastructure has been modernized with a 400-amp electrical service change completed in 2009. Earlier maintenance work included reroofing projects in 1991 and 2006.

The property has experienced various compliance issues, particularly in 2001-2002 when a basement unit was found to be illegally converted from storage space, leading to multiple life safety violations, including inadequate ceiling height, ventilation, natural lighting, lack of smoke detectors, and no second means of egress. These violations were ultimately abated by March 2002. A routine inspection in 2012 revealed several safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including security issues with exterior doors, inadequate lighting, and plumbing concerns such as unbraced water heaters. More recent inspections indicate that the building is currently in compliance with major safety requirements, though there have been some periodic maintenance and street-related issues documented through 311 calls, including waste management and sidewalk cleaning matters. The most recent 311 calls from 2024 involved reports of garbage and debris and human or animal waste, which were resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1533-1537 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
64th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 405 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.3%
Moderate concern 25.9%
Severe concern 27.8%
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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