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1644 Taylor St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0149021 17 units · 4 fl · 1913

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
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 1644 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 1913
2 or more units
17 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 1913
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
Units17
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area12,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0149021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3490 California St Ste 206 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 19, 2007

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Initial analysis

1644 Taylor Street, a 4-story, 17-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913 in Russian Hill, has a complex maintenance and compliance history. The building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $90,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent concerns include an open violation as of November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements issued by the fire department, and a 2021 complaint about inadequate heating management, where tenants reported radiator heat being turned off during daytime hours. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, including light dryrot repair on back stairs in 2020, removal of an unpermitted roof deck in 2019, and various structural and electrical improvements between 2003-2006.

The building's history includes multiple building violations and complaints primarily related to safety and compliance issues. Notable incidents include a 2019 complaint about unpermitted structural work and unauthorized handrails, and a series of fire safety violations in 2000-2008 concerning smoke enclosure doors, egress obstruction, and security requirements, all of which were ultimately abated. The property management has faced scrutiny for unauthorized modifications in the past, particularly during 2003 when several construction-related violations were documented, including work on the fourth floor and unauthorized environmental air vents. Multiple tree-related service requests from 2022-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance requirements for vegetation near the property. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the most recent open sleeping area requirement violation from late 2023 suggests there are still some outstanding compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1644 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
6thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1065 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

1644 Taylor St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 07
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