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1610 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0149018A 5 units · 3 fl · 1963

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1610 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 1963
2 or more units
5 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 1963
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area5,639 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0149018A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2379 Atlas Peak Rd Napa CA 94558
Last sale
080709

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Initial analysis

1610 Taylor Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, containing 5 units and owned by 1610 Taylor Street LLC. Built in 1963, this apartment building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2014, handrails were replaced on the front stairs to address a complaint, costing $3,500. Between 2007-2010, multiple unit renovations were completed, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units #1, #2, #3, and #4, along with window replacements and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. A substantial renovation occurred in 2009 involving a 5th-floor remodel with new kitchen, bathrooms, panelboards, circuits, and appliances, along with the installation of a tankless water heater and furnace.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues throughout its history. In 2008, a routine inspection revealed multiple fire safety concerns including fire extinguisher maintenance, gas meter instructions, and fire escape ladder obstructions, though these violations were abated by May 2008. Earlier, in 2000, similar fire safety issues were addressed including smoke enclosure door repairs. The property has also faced periodic exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk defects (most recently in 2023), and instances of graffiti in 2016. A 2020 plumbing-related permit indicates previous water service issues. While the building has had some concerns regarding fire safety systems (with multiple detector activations recorded as false alarms), there are no documented fire incidents resulting in injuries. A recent planning record indicates consideration for a penthouse addition and review of an existing nonconforming enclosed patio.

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Risk rating

How 1610 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
48th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 589 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.0%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 34.4%
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

1610 Taylor St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint May 01
Date last observed: 01-may-25; time last observed: 6:15am; identity of person performing the work: metro electric; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; other disabled access; ; additional information: complaint about their truck parking illegally on the side walk as early as 6am, abutting building next door. noise is too loud and is next to bedroom windows.;
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