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1528 Franklin St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0666016 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Van Ness/ Civic Center
At or below average
avg 6.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1528 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,404 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0666016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Douglass G Garibaldi Revoc
Mailing address
Garibaldi Douglass G Truste 50 Graystone Ter San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1528 Franklin Street, owned by Douglass G Garibaldi Revoc, is a 2-story flat and store structure built in 1910 that has undergone several significant changes and improvements over the years. The most recent building permit, filed in December 2022, involves accessibility compliance work including the installation of an entry door actuator and associated signage, following a previous citation. The building has a documented history of fire damage and subsequent repairs, with resheetrocking and rewiring completed in 1994. More recent maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2009 at a cost of $8,000. The property has been involved in multiple ABC Type 21 license referrals, suggesting its current use includes a grocery store operation with associated alcohol sales, which is permitted under the NC-3 zoning district.

The building's immediate surroundings have experienced various urban challenges in recent months, with multiple 311 calls reporting issues such as graffiti (on the building and nearby street poles), encampments, and waste management concerns. Between May and June 2023, there were recurring issues with garbage toters being left out continuously, and there were two illegal parking incidents reported in March and October 2023. Most of these issues have been resolved through appropriate city department intervention, though they reflect typical urban neighborhood conditions. The building's recent work to improve accessibility (2022) and its historical maintenance record suggest ongoing attention to building upkeep, while the ABC referrals indicate an established commercial component to the property's use.

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Risk rating

How 1528 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
76th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 20 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.8%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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1528 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 18
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJan 23
Homelessness and supportive housing

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