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2227 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0066002 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2227 Taylor 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 1907
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area8,964 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0066002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St #1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
051221

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 2227 Taylor Street in Russian Hill, owned by 2227 Taylor Owner LLC, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges since its construction in 1907. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in August 2024, after previously receiving multiple violation notices from 2018 through 2022, indicating this important seismic safety upgrade had been delayed. The property has seen substantial interior unit improvements in recent years, particularly in 2020-2021, with multiple units (including #3, #9, #10, and #11) receiving kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, along with washer/dryer installations, at costs ranging from $28,000 to $45,000 per unit. A significant renovation project was also undertaken in 2017-2018 to add four new units (ADUs) within the existing building envelope, costing $544,000.

The building's maintenance history shows active management response to various issues, including electrical upgrades with the installation of a new 400-amp service in 2019 and previous violations related to flooring, heating systems, shower fixtures, and exterior water leaks in early 2016, all of which were abated within approximately one month. While there was one complaint in 2019 regarding alleged unauthorized modifications by a previous landlord in 2012, this issue was eventually closed. Recent activity around the building in 2024 has primarily concerned external matters such as street cleaning and parking issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and parking enforcement. The property has maintained regular inspections and has generally addressed violations in a timely manner, with no active violations or complaints currently on record, and has achieved compliance with major city programs such as the soft-story retrofit requirement.

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Risk rating

How 2227 Taylor 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
9th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1031 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 11.9%
Moderate concern 22.8%
Severe concern 65.3%
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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The story over time

2227 Taylor St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint May 08
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued

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