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753-757 Larkin St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0717001 44 units · 6 fl · 1914

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Tenderloin
Above average
avg 12.0
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 753-757 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 1914
2 or more units
44 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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
Units44
Floors6
Year built1914
Total area19,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0717001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Multifamily Iv Property
Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
040919

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753 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
815 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
757 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 44-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 753-757 Larkin Street in the Tenderloin neighborhood, owned by SF Multifamily IV Property, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1914. Most recently, in August 2024, a permit was filed to upgrade the building's fire alarm system to comply with current codes. The building has seen substantial work in recent years, including a major voluntary structural strengthening project in 2020 (cost: $150,000) and the planned addition of 4 units to the basement and first level, though this permit remains in filed status. Previous improvements include staircase and flooring repairs in 2021 ($35,000) and a comprehensive renovation of apartment #602 in 2017 ($80,000).

The property has faced recurring issues with its elevator system, most notably in 2021 when there were multiple complaints about outages affecting elderly and disabled residents, following a previous fire incident in the elevator in October 2019. Fire safety has been a consistent concern, with eight fire-related complaints recorded between 2019 and 2025, including recent violations in 2023 and 2024 regarding alarm systems. The building experienced significant maintenance challenges in 2005-2007, particularly in apartment #508, involving water damage, mold, and various interior deficiencies, though these issues were all marked as abated by February 2006. More recent complaints in January 2025 have primarily related to exterior conditions including graffiti and sidewalk cleaning issues, reflecting typical urban maintenance challenges in the Tenderloin neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 753-757 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

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
5th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 163 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
5%
No DBI
violation
95%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 2.4%
Moderate concern 88.4%
Severe concern 9.2%
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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753-757 Larkin St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jun 16
Elevators Not Working
Fire ComplaintMay 26
Sleeping Area Requirement

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