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1050 Franklin St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0719012 43 units · 6 fl · 1930

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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 Van Ness/ Civic Center
At or below average
avg 6.7
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1050 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 1930
2 or more units
43 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units43
Floors6
Year built1930
Total area26,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0719012
Ownership

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

Owner name
William Canizales Qtip Tr
Mailing address
Maria R Canizales, Trustee 92 Sea View Ave Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 43-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1050 Franklin Street, built in 1930, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building completed a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $77,900 to comply with new fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices to be compatible with the new panel. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with a particularly problematic outage in 2020 that significantly affected disabled and elderly residents. Recent tenant complaints from March 2024 highlighted multiple concerns, including a malfunctioning toilet, problematic oven, water damage, and sink issues, all of which were officially abated by May 2024. The property has a history of fire safety violations, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirement violation in March 2024 and a standpipe issue in July 2024, though the building's management has generally addressed such violations promptly.

The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to critical systems, including multiple boiler replacements (most recently in 2014), roof work (2003), and various telecommunications infrastructure upgrades. Historical issues include a serious sewer system problem in 2001 that was classified as a health hazard. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have reported various exterior maintenance issues, including flooding and graffiti, though many of these cases were resolved quickly. The building's fire safety record shows periodic violations and false alarms, with fire system-related issues being addressed through proper corrective action in most cases. While the property has maintained basic operational requirements, the frequency of elevator outages and recent internal maintenance issues suggests areas requiring ongoing attention to maintain resident comfort and safety.

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Risk rating

How 1050 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
25th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 64 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
11%
No DBI
violation
89%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.0%
Moderate concern 48.7%
Severe concern 39.3%
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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1050 Franklin St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 24
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected

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