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1030 Franklin St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0719081 23 units · 4 fl · 1921

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1030 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 1921
2 or more units
23 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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
Units23
Floors4
Year built1921
Total area13,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0719081
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy San Francisco Lp
Mailing address
1355 Valencia Street San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
051805

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Initial analysis

1030 Franklin Street is a 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1921, containing 23 units and currently owned by Murphy San Francisco LP. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, particularly regarding its elevator system, which was non-functional for extended periods in 2013-2014. More recently, the property has faced fire safety concerns, with open violations as of 2024 related to standpipe system caps and sleeping area requirements, following previous issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems documented in 2016, 2017, and 2022. The building underwent unauthorized kitchen remodeling in March 2014, prompting multiple inspections across housing, building, plumbing, and electrical divisions.

Historical records show a pattern of fire safety violations, including problems with alarm systems and fire escape ladders between 2008 and 2014. The property has also experienced water-related issues, notably a gray water leak with feces in the garage reported in 2012. Recent activity at the address (2024) includes multiple 311 calls regarding street conditions, graffiti, and encampments nearby, though these external issues are not directly related to building conditions. The building's fire incident history shows primarily false alarms and system malfunctions, with no recorded civilian injuries, though violation patterns suggest ongoing challenges with fire safety system maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1030 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
47th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 19.6%
Moderate concern 63.1%
Severe concern 17.2%
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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1030 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 28
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 20
Garbage and debris

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