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1200 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0213015 16 units · 4 fl · 1910

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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 1200 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 1910
2 or more units
16 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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1910
Total area21,244 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0213015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shakoori Ali R & Ferial
Mailing address
P O Box 1159 Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
041103

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Initial analysis

The 1200 Taylor Street property is a four-story, 16-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Ali and Ferial Shakoori. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement in 2023 costing over $66,000 to meet updated fire code requirements, including the installation of new components such as smokes, horn/strobes, and sounders. Recent building maintenance work includes window replacements in 2020-2021 (approximately $90,000 total for various units) and a current $25,000 project for siding and painting the back and left side of the building.

The building has experienced several concerning issues over the past years, including a notable period from 2020-2021 without an on-site resident manager, which reportedly led to security concerns such as package thefts and unauthorized access to the building. There were also significant maintenance issues in 2017 involving no hot water and deteriorated electrical equipment, and in 2016, there were problems with water intrusion affecting multiple units. The property has a history of fire system and safety violations, with multiple complaints between 2014-2017 regarding sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and fire extinguishers, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit." More recently, in late 2024, there were complaints regarding an unsecured port-a-potty left on the property after painting work was completed. The building's infrastructure continues to receive attention, as demonstrated by the recent boiler permit renewal in 2022, though historical records show some periods of building system deficiencies that have been addressed.

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Risk rating

How 1200 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
22th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 878 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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 29.7%
Moderate concern 53.5%
Severe concern 16.8%
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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The story over time

1200 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 05
Unit# 18: install new stove (gas), new tub and shower. toilet and sink.
Issued
Electrical PermitJun 05
Unit #18: rewire entire apartment up to new building code.

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