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1405-1407 Franklin St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0672002A 42 units · 6 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1405-1407 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 1926
2 or more units
42 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 1926
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
Units42
Floors6
Year built1926
Total area24,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0672002A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
112420

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Included addresses

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1405 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1412 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1406 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1407 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1414 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1400 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 1405-1407 Franklin Street property is a 6-story, 42-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by 1405 Franklin I3 Lp. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent years, with completed projects in Unit 504 (2022-2023) and Unit 205 (2021) including kitchen and bathroom renovations, washer/dryer installations, and electrical upgrades. In early 2023, the building completed three commercial entry upgrades to comply with the accessible business entrance program. Major infrastructure improvements have included a full electrical upgrade in 2018-2019, new plumbing installations throughout 2018-2021, and water service replacements. The property experienced recurring elevator issues in 2015, with multiple complaints about inoperability lasting several weeks. There were also some violations in 2018 related to building maintenance, including peeling paint, water damage, and window repairs. More recently, in late 2023, a sleeping area requirement violation was issued and abated.

The building's safety systems and maintenance have been a focus of attention, with several fire-related incidents recorded, including gas leaks and alarm activations, though no civilian injuries were reported. Fire safety violations in 2019 related to sprinklers, alarms, and building owner contact requirements were subsequently abated. The property has undergone various use changes over the years, including a transition to a grocery store with alcohol sales in 2020. Recent exterior maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of flooding, sidewalk defects, and garbage concerns in late 2024. While there have been historical complaints regarding various building systems and maintenance issues, most recent permits suggest ongoing investment in building improvements and compliance with safety regulations.

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Risk rating

How 1405-1407 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
9th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 610 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.5%
Moderate concern 76.3%
Severe concern 12.2%
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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The story over time

1405-1407 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 06
Unit 402: replace damaged wiring and install new outlets lights, switches, new light fixtures throughout home. new isullation in ceiling and walls. new cabinets in kitchen, new flooring, new baseboard trim. new drywall and paint inpartial bathroom remodel. provide fire rating around new lighting.
$110,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMay 06
Install new sink and faucet; install new angle stops

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