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1547-1551 Franklin St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0665002 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1547-1551 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 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0665002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Huie Alvin & Anna Trustees 1547-51 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
May 13, 2003

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1549 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1549 A Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1551 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1547 A Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1547 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

This three-unit multi-family residential building, located at 1547-1551 Franklin Street in Lower Pacific Heights, was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by the Alvin & Anna Huie Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past few years, most notably including a recent bathroom addition in 2023 ($34,063) for unit 1551, along with corresponding electrical and plumbing work completed in November 2023. The building has seen substantial safety and modernization upgrades, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2019 ($4,000), and a comprehensive interior remodel in 2018 involving kitchen and bathroom updates, solar panel installation in 2016, and window replacements. Historical building violations from 2004-2008 were addressed and resolved, including security improvements and drainage issues.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building upkeep, with multiple street space permits issued in 2018, and various routine maintenance tasks completed. The property has been active in pursuing unit expansion opportunities, with multiple planning applications indicating efforts to add one additional residential unit to the existing structure, with approvals noted under various developers. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, rather than building-specific concerns, with the most recent service request from April 2024 currently under review. The building's systems have received regular updates, including a new central furnace installation in 2017 and various plumbing improvements, with all major building permits marked as complete.

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Risk rating

How 1547-1551 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
85thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 100 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1547-1551 Franklin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 26
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 12
Other illegal parking

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