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1801 Franklin St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0624003 19 units · 5 fl · 1924

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
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1801 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 1924
2 or more units
19 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 1924
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
Units19
Floors5
Year built1924
Total area26,972 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0624003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Walter A Susor 2810 Fleetwood Dr San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 19-unit, 5-story apartment building at 1801 Franklin Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Susor Walter A Trust The, was constructed in 1924 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over the past few years. Most recently, in August 2022, the building faced a cluster of violations related to water damage that required repairs to various interior elements including cabinets, window hardware, door hardware, and ceilings, which were all abated by September 2023. Additionally, there was an unpermitted remodeling complaint in July 2022 involving units 401, 402, 502, and possibly others, which remains in an inactive status. The building's fire safety systems have required attention, with violations noted in 2018-2019 regarding extinguishers, alarm systems, exit maintenance, and standpipe maintenance, though all have been abated. A significant electrical upgrade was completed in 2003 involving new feeders and panel work.

Recent activity in 2024 has included multiple 311 calls related to building maintenance and neighborhood issues, such as graffiti removal, sidewalk cleaning, and noise complaints. The building has experienced several emergency service calls between 2019-2024 for various non-fire related incidents, including elevator rescues, smoke detector issues, and a gas leak, though no civilian injuries were reported in any of these incidents. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing building code violations and safety concerns, with most issues being resolved through subsequent repairs or corrections, though some complaints have taken multiple years to fully resolve, such as the water leak complaint from 2022. The most recent building permit on record from July 2022 involved a kitchen remodel to address specific compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1801 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
10thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 867 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
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 73%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1801 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 28
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db at pillow to comply w
Issued
311 RequestJul 07
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