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1513-1519 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157006 6 units · 3 fl · 1913

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1513-1519 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
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 built1913
Total area5,298 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0157006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Howard & Jennie Young Fmly
Mailing address
Young Howard & Young Jennie 222 Berkshire Ct Danville CA 94526
Last sale
031595

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1517 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1519 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1513 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1515 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1513-1519 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Howard & Jennie Young Fmly, has undergone several significant modifications since its construction in 1913. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $58,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. This was a critical improvement given the building's initial failure to file the necessary screening permit in 2017, which resulted in violation notices. The building has also addressed various safety concerns, including the replacement of partial sewer lines and installation of a new house trap in 2007.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most significant occurring in 2013 when violations were filed regarding lead paint hazards, exterior siding maintenance, and weatherproofing requirements. These violations, which included concerns about deteriorating paint and associated lead safety risks, were ultimately abated by 2015. Historical records indicate ongoing building safety concerns from 2000-2001 related to fire safety, including issues with egress obstruction, an expired fire extinguisher, and lack of railings along interior stairs, though these violations were not listed as currently active. Recent 311 calls from 2018 to 2024 have primarily concerned general street maintenance issues such as sidewalk cleaning and loose garbage, with a notable open case from March 2024 regarding general cleaning. The building's exterior has required ongoing attention, as evidenced by multiple street space permits issued between 2015-2019, and a sidewalk defect related to tree roots was reported in 2018.

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Risk rating

How 1513-1519 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
75th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 281 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.9%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 50.8%
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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1513-1519 Taylor St event timeline

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311 Request Feb 09
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