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828 Franklin St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94102 0743202 87 units · 7 fl · 1983

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 828 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 1983
2 or more units
87 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
Units87
Floors7
Year built1983
Total area73,954 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0743202
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mike Oneill & Sons
Mailing address
828 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 828 Franklin Street is a seven-story, 87-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1983, currently owned by Mike Oneill & Sons. The building has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably a series of fire code violations in 2024 including issues with extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and sleeping area requirements. The building's fire safety systems have received multiple citations, with the most recent violations occurring in 2024 for extinguishers, standpipes, and sprinkler system maintenance requirements. Past maintenance records show a domestic boiler replacement was completed in 2022, and backflow prevention equipment was installed in 2009.

The building has a documented history of security and maintenance challenges, particularly between 2000-2009, including recurring issues with the front entry door security, elevator functionality, and garbage management. While many of these issues were addressed at the time, they indicate an ongoing pattern of maintenance challenges. More recently, there are active 311 calls from January 2025 regarding garbage and debris, though these appear to be related to the surrounding area rather than the building itself. The property has undergone routine safety inspections in 2011 and 2018, and several fire-related incidents have been recorded, though thankfully none resulted in civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 828 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
49th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 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 31.7%
Moderate concern 55.8%
Severe concern 12.4%
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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828 Franklin St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Apr 22
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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