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1420 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0181023 14 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1420 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 1911
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area9,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0181023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Taylor Street Owners Llc
Mailing address
Redstone Eliel 200 Stetson St Corte Madera CA 94925
Last sale
080217

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1420 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, built in 1911 and currently owned by Taylor Street Owners LLC, has undergone substantial renovations and maintenance over recent years. The property has seen regular unit upgrades, with several apartments receiving modern improvements including Units 4, C, 5, 6, 8, and 9 undergoing kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2018-2023, with improvements ranging from new cabinets and countertops to complete plumbing upgrades. A significant safety upgrade program has been implemented, with the removal of knob-and-tube wiring completed or in progress in multiple units (1, 3, 4, 8, 9, and 10) between 2022-2024, along with electrical panel upgrades in Units 4, B, and C in 2023-2024.

The building experienced a fire incident in January 2018 that caused minor damage to units 3, 5, and 9, though this was addressed and resolved by May 2019. Historical compliance matters included a 2016 case regarding back stair conditions and an inspection that required repairs to stairs and electrical systems, all of which were resolved by 2017. More recent improvements include the replacement of 15 street-facing wood windows in 2021, complete rebuilds of exterior stairwells in 2020, and installation of new fire safety monitoring equipment in 2019. The building management has maintained active engagement with maintaining building systems, as evidenced by the systematic unit upgrades and prompt responses to maintenance issues. While several violations were noted in the past (2000-2018), all have been addressed and resolved, with no active violations on record as of 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1420 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
9th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1024 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.6%
Moderate concern 61.8%
Severe concern 27.6%
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

1420 Taylor St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Oct 03
Extinguishers
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintOct 03
Alarm Systems

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