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1228 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0213017 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
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 1228 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
6 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 1910
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area7,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0213017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gary Yee, Trustee 1233 Taylor St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

This three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located at 1228 Taylor Street in Nob Hill was constructed in 1910 and is currently owned by the Jean Fong Yee Bypass Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, including a roofing project in 2000 costing $6,000, installation of new fire safety equipment in 2008 (including a new fire alarm control panel and smoke detectors), and various street space permits in 2017 and 2018. A notable cluster of building violations was recorded in March 2000, including issues with fire safety equipment, stair repairs, and self-closing doors, though all these violations were abated by June 1, 2000. The building has been subject to several routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2000, 2009, and 2016, with no recurring violations noted in recent years.

Recent history shows the building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations, typically related to smoke or CO detector malfunctions, and three contained cooking fires, though none resulted in civilian injuries. There has been an uptick in sidewalk parking violations in recent years, with multiple enforcement requests between 2023 and 2024, though responders were frequently unable to locate the offending vehicles. The area has also seen some issues with sidewalk cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding debris and waste between 2023 and 2024, all of which were resolved. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with the most recent fire safety inspection occurring in 2016 showing no active violations.

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Risk rating

How 1228 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
58thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1228 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Aug 03
Witness test fee for existing electrical permit: e202604220490
Issued
Building PermitJun 01
Revision 20260127 4625- add pre (e) flow switch at garage floor

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