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1541-1545 Franklin St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0665003 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Lower Pacific Heights
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 1541-1545 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,103 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0665003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nip Tr
Mailing address
Nip Charles & Patricia Ttee 1695 30Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050500

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1541 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1543 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1545 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1541-1545 Franklin Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Nip Tr, was constructed in 1908 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure over three stories. The property underwent significant electrical and safety upgrades in the early 2000s, including a comprehensive electrical system modernization in 2004 with 200-amp service and multiple circuits, as well as a kitchen and bathroom remodel on the second floor costing $25,000. A reroofing project was completed in 2010 for $5,000.

The building's most notable challenges occurred during two routine safety inspections, first in 2002 and again in 2013. The 2013 inspection revealed several fire safety concerns including the need for battery-operated smoke detectors at stairwells, fire extinguisher servicing, and the removal of a wooden utility ladder. These violations were all abated within a week of being cited. Earlier, the 2002 inspection identified issues with security viewers on doors, rodent infestation, and other safety concerns, which were also addressed within approximately five weeks. The property has experienced multiple false fire alarm incidents since 2018, primarily related to smoke detector activations, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires.

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Risk rating

How 1541-1545 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
63th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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 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 55.6%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 24.1%
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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1541-1545 Franklin St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 03
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestJul 10
Garbage and debris

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