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880 Franklin St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94102 0743200 85 units · 7 fl · 1980

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 880 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 1980
2 or more units
85 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units85
Floors7
Year built1980
Total area73,954 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0743200
Ownership

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

Owner name
O'Neill Michael & Margaret
Mailing address
828 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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Initial analysis

Located at 880 Franklin Street in the Van Ness/Civic Center neighborhood, this 7-story, 85-unit multi-family residential building was constructed in 1980 and is currently owned by Michael & Margaret O'Neill. The building has undergone various maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent significant work occurring in 2020-2021, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #309, electrical panel upgrade, and plumbing improvements. However, recent safety concerns have emerged, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with multiple violations recorded between 2022-2024 related to sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and sleeping area requirements. The building has a concerning history of maintenance issues, particularly evident in 2005-2008, when there were multiple violations and complaints about interior surfaces, electrical systems, plumbing problems, and sanitation matters.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety system violations, with the most recent issues involving sprinkler systems and alarm systems throughout 2023-2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining critical safety infrastructure. Historical complaints from 2006 indicate previous concerns about security, elevator reliability, and garage safety, though many of these issues were addressed at the time. The building's maintenance history shows regular improvements, such as the 1996 reroofing project and various recent unit renovations, indicating some level of ongoing investment in the property. The surrounding area has faced challenges with street cleanliness and maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in recent months regarding garbage and debris, though these external issues are not directly related to the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 880 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
51th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 37.1%
Moderate concern 47.1%
Severe concern 15.8%
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

880 Franklin St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Aug 31
311 service request
Encampment
Fire ComplaintApr 04
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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