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1451 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0182002 12 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1451 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
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area7,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0182002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tong Li Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Tong Benson Pitsing & Li Ja 1215 Manzanita Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
091696

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 1451 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Tong Li Family Trust, is a three-story structure built in 1911. The property has undergone several significant upgrades and renovations over the years, with substantial improvements made between 2002-2004 including the installation of a fire alarm system ($5,000 in 2003), seismic upgrades ($60,000 in 2003), window replacements, and comprehensive interior renovations of all units featuring kitchen, bath, and heater updates ($260,000 in 2002). The building has maintained active compliance with safety inspections, though there was a notable cluster of fire safety violations in 2008 requiring attention to fire escape certification and fire alarm system maintenance, all of which were abated by November 2008.

Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety system upkeep, including multiple fire alarm-related complaints from 2018-2022, all of which were addressed and corrected. The most recent structural issue reported through 311 calls was a plumbing problem in December 2023. The building has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding garbage and debris in the vicinity (2023-2025), though these are street-wide issues. Fire incident records show only minor events with no civilian injuries, primarily involving false alarms or cooking-related issues. The property underwent a routine safety inspection in 2016 and previously faced construction-related complaints in 2003 regarding potential damage to neighboring properties, though these were promptly addressed. Recent fire inspection records indicate regular maintenance of safety systems, with the most recent violation regarding sprinkler service having been abated.

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Risk rating

How 1451 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
17th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 934 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.7%
Moderate concern 39.1%
Severe concern 48.2%
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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The story over time

1451 Taylor St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Jul 08
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued

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