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2141-2145 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0073002B 3 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2141-2145 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 1916
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area4,062 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0073002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Henry & Anne L Lam Revoc Tr
Mailing address
1467 24th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
052821

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2143 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2145 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2141 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2141-2145 Taylor Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Henry & Anne L Lam Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1916. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2020-2021, including a comprehensive remodel of units 2141 and 2143 with kitchen and bathroom renovations, addition of half-baths, and electrical upgrades. This project, initially causing resident concerns about unauthorized work during COVID-19, was conducted properly with permits totaling approximately $130,000, including new gas furnaces for each unit and an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps. Prior improvements include a complete reroofing in 2012 ($8,000) and various electrical and bathroom renovations in 2005-2006.

The building had some notable violations in late 2005, including issues with fire safety (fire extinguisher maintenance and egress obstruction), plumbing concerns (bathroom functionality and hot water heater seismic bracing), and smoke detector requirements, though all these violations were abated by February 2006. There were also two minor fire-related incidents recorded: smoke removal and a carbon monoxide detector activation, both with no injuries reported. More recently, the property has experienced recurring issues with vehicles blocking driveways, with multiple complaints (at least ten) recorded in 2024, resulting in several citations, though many resulted in "unable to locate" responses from enforcement officers. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the current owners, with no active violations or ongoing complaints as of the latest records.

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Risk rating

How 2141-2145 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
36th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 725 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.9%
Moderate concern 23.9%
Severe concern 14.2%
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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2141-2145 Taylor St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 15
Blocking driveway cite only
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