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1845 Franklin St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0624001 30 units · 6 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1845 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 1926
2 or more units
30 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
Units30
Floors6
Year built1926
Total area34,741 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0624001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Number 1845 Holdings Llc
Mailing address
3745 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
022315

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Initial analysis

1845 Franklin Street is a 6-story, 30-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Number 1845 Holdings LLC. The building has undergone significant recent fire safety improvements, with the most recent modification occurring in June 2024 involving the removal of a manual pull station and strobe on the first floor. A major fire alarm system upgrade was completed in 2022 at a cost of $90,000 to replace devices and control panels to comply with updated fire code requirements, followed by additional fire safety modifications in early 2023. The property has experienced recurring fire code violations in recent years, with the most recent violations documented in October and November 2023 including issues with sleeping area requirements, sprinkler services, and various fire safety features, though many of these violations have been subsequently abated.

The building's maintenance history shows regular unit upgrades, particularly between 2007-2016, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels including Units 606, 704, 405, 603, 602, and 404. A hot water boiler replacement was completed in 2021, and the building underwent street space and sidewalk repairs in 2014. While there have been some historical concerns regarding building systems, such as elevator issues in 2002 and a heating violation in 2011, these problems appear to have been resolved. The property has had several recent 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris removal in 2024, though these are primarily related to public areas outside the building. Additionally, there was one instance of a renter operating an unpermitted jewelry repair business, which was subsequently abated.

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Risk rating

How 1845 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
8th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 886 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.

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 24.2%
Moderate concern 58.1%
Severe concern 17.7%
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

1845 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 27
Rewire entire unit and install 60amp subpanel in unit
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