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1441 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0182004 22 units · 4 fl · 1926

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
Above average
avg 2.4
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1441 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 1926
2 or more units
22 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
Units22
Floors4
Year built1926
Total area15,195 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0182004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jens Corporation
Mailing address
100 El Camino Real # 202 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 22-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1441 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Jens Corporation, has a documented history of structural and safety concerns, most notably recent plumbing issues and ongoing maintenance needs. As of 2023, there have been multiple water-related incidents, including a December 2023 complaint about leaking pipes in the kitchen ceiling and a January 2023 issue with a ceiling hole causing leakage and potential mold concerns. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades, including a $29,556 fire system replacement in 2021 and completion of a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 costing $130,000. Recent maintenance work includes brick repairs to the front facade in 2023 ($9,500) and a boiler replacement in 2020.

The property has experienced recurring infrastructure challenges, with multiple street space permits issued from 2015-2017, and documented problems with heating systems in 2003-2004. The fire safety systems have undergone multiple upgrades, with violations noted in 2017 and 2019 related to alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance, though these were subsequently corrected. Tenant complaints have frequently centered around water-related issues, including historic problems with leaks, heating systems, and periodic construction disturbances. A recent April 2024 complaint regarding common areas was filed but is listed as not active. While many historical building violations from 2001-2002 were addressed and abated, they indicate a pattern of maintenance challenges, including issues with smoke detectors, plumbing fixtures, and general building systems.

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Risk rating

How 1441 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
7th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1046 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.5%
Moderate concern 55.1%
Severe concern 35.4%
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

1441 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 09
Unit 402. replacement of circuit breaker panel. new laundry, new circuit and gfci in bathroom, eliminating knob and tube wiring.
Issued
Building PermitMay 27
Unit 402 - new laundry closet outside the kitchen. to comply with nov 202656584.

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