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1005 Larkin St

Downtown, SF 94109 0692004 32 units · 5 fl · 1907

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 Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1005 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 1907
2 or more units
32 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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 1907
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
Units32
Floors5
Year built1907
Total area15,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0692004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
825 La Playa St Apt 429 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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1002 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1005 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 32-unit, 5-story apartment building at 1005 Larkin Street, built in 1907 and currently owned by New Century Management Lfc, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received multiple fire safety violations related to the sprinkler system, alarm systems, fire escapes, exits, and combustible materials, though many of these were subsequently corrected by July 2023. The building has undergone several unit renovations between 2015-2020, including major kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 15, 16, and 22, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling tens of thousands of dollars. A concerning pattern emerged in 2020 with multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work and noise disturbances, leading to inspections in August 2020, though these complaints were eventually marked as not active.

The property has maintained its essential systems, with documented work on the fire alarm panel (2013), hot water boiler replacement (2011), and various plumbing repairs including sewer line work in 2013. Historical maintenance records show the building underwent reroofing in 2002 and addressed several fire safety issues in 2002-2003, including fire extinguisher maintenance, window repairs, and security improvements, though some of these violations were initially categorized as "not active." More recent building complaints from 2022-2023 regarding vacant stores, building facade issues, and unauthorized roll-down door installation remain active as of 2023. The building's plumbing systems have received attention as recently as 2022 with the installation of a grease trap for a restaurant.

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Risk rating

How 1005 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
13thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 390 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
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 92%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1005 Larkin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 24
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestJun 20
Garbage and debris

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