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1441 Larkin St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0644004 7 units · 4 fl · 1912

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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1441 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 1912
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 1912
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
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area5,862 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0644004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Li Calvin & Esther Toy Ttee 2815 Van Ness Ave Apt 9 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1441 Larkin Street, built in 1912 and owned by Plum Tr, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit as a Tier 3 soft-story building in 2017 and has now upgraded its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements in 2024, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. Recent maintenance issues have been concerning, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding hot water availability, including several reports in September-October 2023 about persistent hot water heater problems in Unit 5. In 2023, there were also problems with drainage, including dirty water pooling in common areas that affected garbage collection areas, though this was abated in August 2023. Historical records show various maintenance needs over the years, including a significant number of building violations in 2001 that required attention to stairs, windows, fireproofing, and other elements, as well as more recent floor covering and wall repair issues reported in 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine and urgent repairs, with permits for improvements including aluminum window installations in the 1980s, seismic retrofitting in 2017, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The property has experienced recurring issues with its hot water system, as evidenced by multiple resident complaints in recent years, and there have been several instances of plumbing-related problems requiring attention. While many past violations and complaints have been resolved, the relatively recent nature of the hot water issues and drainage problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has met major safety requirements such as seismic retrofitting and fire alarm upgrades, though some historical violations indicate a history of deferred maintenance that has required attention over time. The property has also experienced various external issues documented through 311 calls, primarily relating to street cleaning and sanitation matters in the surrounding area, though these are not directly related to building conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 1441 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

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
23rdpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 866 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1441 Larkin St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint May 01
Date last observed: 30-apr-25; time last observed: currently; floor: downstairs; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other plumbing; ; additional information: water heater was replaced yesterday but hooked up to a different set of pipes, resulting in extremely alarming taste/color to water that is not removed with boiling. building owners unresponsive and i'm concerned the water heater/pipes need to be flushed and potentially replaced. water has a gasoline like smell and taste and feels very sticky and hard.;
Plumbing Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintMar 31
Date last observed: 30-mar-25; time last observed: currently; identity of person performing the work: innovint; floor: 1; unit: all units; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no hot water; ; additional information: this is a recurring issue that we have reported to the property management over five times now. they have been told the water heater is broken but refuse to pay to replace it.;

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