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1224 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0213016 16 units · 4 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1224 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
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1911
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units16
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area10,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0213016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1769 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1224 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Chik Wan Jung Living Trust, has undergone significant safety and infrastructure improvements over recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building completed comprehensive fire safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system with manual pull stations, smoke detectors, and low-frequency audio equipment, along with the installation of a monitor module for waterflow switch in the basement. The building has met its seismic retrofit requirements as a Tier 2 soft-story building, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Other significant improvements include the replacement of the hot water boiler system in 2018, reroofing work in both 1991 and 2002, and various electrical system upgrades.

The building has a history of maintenance and safety issues that have required attention, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s. These included elevator malfunctions, heating system problems, and various building code violations related to fire escapes, lighting, and garbage storage. In 2015, there was a concerning incident involving potential lead paint exposure in the ceiling affecting multiple units, though this was investigated and closed. The most recent fire violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements is currently open. The property has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with most issues being addressed and resolved. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) primarily relate to external matters such as sidewalk parking and cleaning issues, rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1224 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
17thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 934 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1224 Taylor St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit May 03
Revision to pa 202402216233. adding monitor module for waterflow switch on basement
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitMay 03
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. add low frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with 1103.7.6.1 & upgrade fa systems like for like to be compatible & ul cert all ons

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