Free SF apartment background check

1529-1537 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157004 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1529-1537 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0157004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shirley Chin Lee Trust
Mailing address
Shirley Chin Lee Trustee 372 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
000000

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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

1529 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1531 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1533 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1535 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1537 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1529-1537 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, managed by the Shirley Chin Lee Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1908. Most recently, in 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $31,376, including new control panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, and sounders, followed by the installation of new electrical panels. The building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (as a Tier 3 building) at a cost of $32,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Earlier improvements include window replacements and kitchen repairs in 2010 ($25,000) and a roofing project in 2002 ($9,200).

The building's safety record shows prompt response to historical violations, with a significant cluster of fire safety and security issues documented in 2000 (all abated by May 2000), including fire extinguisher maintenance, self-closing doors, and gas utility shutoff requirements. Recent history shows no active violations or major safety concerns. Maintenance issues have included periodic graffiti removal and response to litter concerns, most notably in 2022. The building's fire safety systems have undergone regular updates, with two documented alarm system malfunctions, though neither resulted in any injuries. The property has maintained its housing and safety inspections, with all noted violations being resolved promptly, indicating responsible management and adherence to regulatory requirements.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 1529-1537 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
53th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 529 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.3%
Moderate concern 32.2%
Severe concern 32.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

1529-1537 Taylor St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

1529-1537 Taylor St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 06
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

See all 6 events

Full history back to 2023 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 1529-1537 Taylor St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 1529-1537 Taylor St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.