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1914 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0100022 7 units · 3 fl · 1910

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
Above average
avg 1.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1914 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 1910
2 or more units
7 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 1910
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area10,070 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0100022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lui Sheung Ming Quan, Trust 894 Union St San Francisco CA 94133
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Included addresses

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892 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
896 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
890 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1914 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
888 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
894 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
898 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1914 Taylor Street in Russian Hill was built in 1910 and is currently owned by Lui Sheung Ming Quan Lvg Tr. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, with multiple permits issued in 2023-2024 focused on comprehensive unit remodeling including kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical system upgrades, and removal of outdated lath and plaster materials. The building completed a seismic soft-story retrofit in 2015, receiving its Certificate of Final Completion. Recent building maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure improvements, including the installation of new furnaces (2023), boiler system work (2024), and plumbing updates.

The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, with most violations and complaints being promptly addressed. Notable past concerns include numerous boiler permit renewal requirements (2013, 2016, 2023) and a 2013 complaint about deteriorating wooden stairs. A recent proposal (2023) for a separate development project at 888 Union Street (nearby) sought to demolish a parking garage and construct new residential units, though records indicate this application was withdrawn. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, though there have been multiple instances of parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by recent 311 calls. The property has maintained good compliance with safety requirements, with no active violations on record and all past violations having been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1914 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

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 66%
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

1914 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jul 27
Per the Housing Choice - San Francisco program, the proposal is to demolish the existing one-story parking garage structure and develop the lot with a four-story building consisting of two residential condominium housing units.
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Planning ProjectJul 08
Per the Housing Choice - San Francisco program, the proposal is to demolish the existing one-story parking garage structure and develop the lot with a four-story building consisting of two residential condominium housing units.

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