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1901-1919 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0099004 6 units · 3 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 1901-1919 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 1924
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 1924
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
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area8,085 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0099004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
955 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
August 09, 2019

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

904 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
900 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1919 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1901 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
902 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1917 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1901-1919 Taylor Street in Russian Hill, owned by Giampaolo Boschetti, was constructed in 1924 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over its history. The building underwent important seismic retrofitting in 1990 with the installation of anchor bolts in the mudsill, and more recently, improvements were made including a dedicated car charger circuit installation in 2019 and utility pole work in 2014. Several heating-related complaints were documented, with notable issues in 2005 and 2008 when tenants reported inadequate heat and failure to maintain required temperatures, though these violations were eventually abated. A pattern of maintenance concerns emerged in 2005, including fire safety issues (fire escape ladder repair, basement storage compliance), security violations (exterior door self-closing devices, deadlatch locks), and heating problems, all of which were addressed by January 2008.

More recent tenant complaints have raised concerns about building conditions, including a 2018 report about window safety and heating issues, and a 2020 complaint regarding recycling container placement blocking a fire exit. The property has maintained some level of ongoing maintenance activity, as evidenced by multiple building permits for reroofing (1996) and street space work (2010), as well as regular 311 calls regarding parking and street conditions in the vicinity. The most recent planning record indicates installation of antenna and equipment boxes by ExteNet Systems. While the property has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, most violations have been resolved, though some recent complaints suggest continued attention to building condition is warranted.

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Risk rating

How 1901-1919 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
21stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 895 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
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 55%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1901-1919 Taylor St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 13
Parking on sidewalk
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