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1233 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0214004 6 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1233 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area7,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0214004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Harvey Yee Fong 2004 Revoc
Mailing address
Harvey Yee Fong, Trustee 1233 Taylor St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
120503

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1233 Taylor Street in Nob Hill is a 3-story structure built in 1912, currently owned by Harvey Yee Fong 2004 Revoc. The building's recent history is most notably marked by an active complaint filed in September 2024 regarding a failing retaining wall at the property line, which is currently under code enforcement review. In 2016, significant maintenance was performed including reroofing work valued at $15,000, and a routine safety inspection was conducted. The building has undergone several infrastructure improvements, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2004 and street space improvements in 2018.

Historically, the property experienced a cluster of safety violations in 2000 requiring attention to fire safety equipment, gas utility shutoffs, and security features, though all were abated by June 2000. The illegal removal of an existing roof deck in 1995 (noted multiple times in permits) remains of historical interest. Three fire incidents have been recorded, including a carbon monoxide incident, though there were no civilian injuries reported in any of these events. The building's maintenance record shows attention to exterior features with sidewalk repairs noted in 2005, and there have been various 311 calls regarding parking violations and street maintenance issues in the surrounding area, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1233 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
58th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.6%
Moderate concern 40.1%
Severe concern 23.3%
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

1233 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 12
Witness test fee for existing electrical permit: e202604220488
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Electrical PermitApr 22
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replacement of the fire alarm system and installation of low frequency horns in the units. installation of a wireless radio communicator..

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