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1454 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0181028 7 units · 4 fl · 1912

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 1454 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 1912
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area5,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0181028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dyn Trust
Mailing address
Li Don & Yvonne Jean Cotrus 1385 Pine St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
021897

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Initial analysis

The four-story, 7-unit apartment building at 1454 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Dyn Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1912. Most recently, in April 2024, the building completed a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $34,240 to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and new compatible devices. The building has also successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Historical maintenance records show attention to basic upkeep, including reroofing in 2004 and window improvements in 1990.

The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges over the years, most notably in 2006 when multiple violations were recorded, including issues with building security, fire safety systems, and lead paint concerns. These violations were all officially abated by December 2006. More recent tenant complaints include inadequate heating issues in 2017 and plumbing problems in 2010, though these have also been marked as not active. The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000 and 2001, and while there have been several 311 calls regarding exterior issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning between 2018-2020, these primarily relate to public areas outside the building rather than internal maintenance concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1454 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
43th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 641 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 (ZIP code)

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.1%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 31.2%
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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1454 Taylor St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 27
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestFeb 27
Garbage and debris

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