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1250 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0213020 17 units · 4 fl · 1912

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
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1250 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 1912
2 or more units
17 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
Units17
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area12,265 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0213020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Romel 2400Vn Llc
Mailing address
A J Batt 400 So El Camino Real #760 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
050321

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1250 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Romel 2400vn LLC, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1912. Most notably, the property completed the conversion of parking spaces to two ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in 2019-2020, along with multiple unit renovations including a $62,000 remodel in Apartment 16 in 2023. The building's infrastructure has received substantial upgrades, including new FA systems, sprinklers, and plumbing improvements, though there have been recurring issues with the hot water system, particularly in late 2021-2022 when multiple complaints were filed about inconsistent hot water supply affecting all units. The building's maintenance history shows patterns of construction-related disruptions, with tenants reporting water shut-offs, electrical issues, and noise concerns during periods of work, particularly noticeable during 2021 when multiple complaints about construction impacts were filed. While the property has had historical violations regarding lead paint hazards and various maintenance issues in 2009, these were addressed by November 2009.

Recent building improvements include the completion of ADUs with associated plumbing and electrical work, and various unit renovations throughout the building. The property successfully completed its soft-story retrofit program requirements. Maintenance issues have occasionally disrupted tenant comfort, particularly during construction periods, and there have been periodic concerns about improper construction practices, as noted in a 2022 complaint about unsafe lead practices during renovation work. While the building has had several fire-related inspections (combustible materials, alarm systems, sprinkler systems, etc.) between 2006 and 2022, most were found to have no merit or were promptly corrected. The most recent tenant buyout recorded was in May 2017, involving two tenants for $2,500.

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Risk rating

How 1250 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
3th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1091 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.3%
Moderate concern 86.8%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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1250 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 24
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintApr 16
Alarm Systems

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