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2140 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0074042 84 units · 14 fl · 1962

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
Above average
avg 1.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2140 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 1962
2 or more units
84 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1962
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
Units84
Floors14
Year built1962
Total area72,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0074042
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1145 Market St #1200 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
041117

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Initial analysis

2140 Taylor Street, a 14-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1962 and owned by 2140 Taylor Rose LLC, has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing fire safety concerns, with open violations as of December 2024 related to the high-rise sprinkler system compliance schedule and a sleeping area requirements violation from October 2023. The building has a documented pattern of fire code violations, with multiple citations issued between 2017 and 2024, including blocked exits and issues with test and maintenance documentation for fire safety systems. Recent permits indicate ongoing fire alarm system work, including a 2024 relay module installation and a 2022 complete system replacement costing $188,835.

The building has also undergone various infrastructure improvements, including exterior stair repairs in 2019 ($100,000), reroofing in 2018 ($115,600), and a 2011 installation of 216 roof-mounted solar panels. Plumbing and electrical systems have received attention, with backflow prevention assembly replacements in 2012 and significant unit renovations in 2013, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. The property has had recurring issues with its boiler system, as evidenced by multiple complaints about permit renewals, though recent records show compliance. More recently, in 2024, there were complaints regarding an unsafe parapet structure on the roof, and in September 2024, multiple fire-related violations were issued that required correction.

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Risk rating

How 2140 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
2th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1110 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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 severity forecast
No violation 4.0%
Moderate concern 78.5%
Severe concern 17.4%
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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The story over time

2140 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jun 29
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Building Violation (NOV)May 01
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no cl100011578, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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