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2127-2131 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0073003 14 units · 3 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2127-2131 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 1922
2 or more units
14 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 1922
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area7,486 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0073003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2443 Fillmore St Bx245 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
August 29, 1997

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2127 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2131 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 3-story multi-family residential building at 2127-2131 Taylor Street in Russian Hill, owned by Gordon Robert C III & Clare L, contains 14 units and was constructed in 1922. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably the legalization of an additional fourth dwelling unit in 2018 and the addition of four new units in the rear building completed in 2016. Major safety system upgrades were implemented between 2017-2019, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system, new fire alarm panel, and replacement of the fire alarm system with cellular communication capabilities. The building has also achieved compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements and received a Certificate of Final Completion.

While the property has generally improved in safety systems and unit count, there have been several notable incidents. In November 2015, there was a significant structural event reported, where a wall collapse allegedly trapped a resident behind the front door, though this complaint is marked as not active. Fire safety inspections in 2018-2019 revealed violations related to sprinkler and alarm systems, which were subsequently abated. The building experienced egress obstruction issues in 2005, when fire escape platforms and exit hallways were found blocked, though these violations were resolved within two months. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2023 indicate occasional issues with parking violations near the property. A fire safety complaint regarding extinguishers was filed in July 2023, but was resolved by August 2023.

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Risk rating

How 2127-2131 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
5thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1076 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2127-2131 Taylor St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 19
Blocking driveway cite only
Black - Jeep - GRM B06
311 RequestOct 08
Blocking driveway cite tow

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