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2154 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0074044 6 units · 2 fl · 1958

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2154 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 1958
2 or more units
6 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 1958
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area4,676 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0074044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1592 Union St # 299 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
December 08, 2017

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Initial analysis

2154 Taylor Street is a 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1958 in the Russian Hill neighborhood, currently owned by 2154 Taylor LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2021-2024. Major upgrades included a comprehensive renovation of all six units in 2021-2022 (kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities), the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in early 2022 ($52,987), a new fire alarm system in April 2022 ($15,313), and a soft-story retrofit completed in 2017. The building's electrical service was upgraded to 400 amps in April 2023, and a new roof deck for unit 6 is planned for construction in 2024 at an estimated cost of $30,000.

The property experienced several challenges in mid-2020, including multiple housing inspection complaints related to mold/mildew, damaged doors, windows, walls, ceilings, and stair treads in common areas, though these violations were all abated by March 2021. The building's soft-story retrofit program compliance was also addressed, with the final Certificate of Completion issued in September 2023. Other notable improvements include plumbing upgrades for all units, installation of new furnaces and split units for better temperature control, and various interior layout reconfigurations to enhance living spaces. The building has maintained relatively stable ownership and has complied with major safety requirements, including the installation of fire safety systems and seismic retrofitting, contributing to improved resident safety and building integrity.

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Risk rating

How 2154 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
16thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 952 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
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

2154 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 15
Revision to bpa: 202401123932 - modify stair + bumpers+ add mechanical sliding access.
$8,000 · Filed
Planning RecordMay 15
Revision to 202401123932, Modify stair bumpers + add mechanical sliding access - flush to existing curb, less than 18".

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