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1125 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0221003 5 units · 3 fl · 1918

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
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 1125 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 1918
2 or more units
5 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 1918
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1918
Total area6,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0221003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mary Melissa Sitter, Truste 1125 Taylor St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
May 28, 1992

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1125 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Sitter Family Trust 2007, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1918. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3, with Certificate of Final Completion issued) to enhance seismic safety, and has made substantial investments in fire safety systems, including a fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 costing $10,874 and a comprehensive fire system replacement in 2020 with new panel, smoke detectors, and radio communicator. The building has also undergone necessary maintenance work, including a complete roof replacement in 2016 costing $22,075.

In recent months, there has been a notable complaint filed in October 2023 regarding a metal planter installation that allegedly crosses property lines and blocks part of an adjacent building's facade, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The building's maintenance and safety record shows regular attention to both routine inspections and emergency repairs, with no recorded fire incidents involving civilian injuries or fatalities. Recent utility modifications include electrical work in Unit 302 in July 2021 for washer/dryer installation and lighting improvements. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, including sidewalk parking violations and graffiti, though these matters are generally external to the building's management responsibilities. The property's documented history shows consistent compliance with local building codes and requirements, with no violations recorded in recent inspections.

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Risk rating

How 1125 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 540 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
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

1125 Taylor St event timeline

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2023
DBI Complaint Oct 03
Date last observed: 02-oct-23; time last observed: 9am; identity of person performing the work: unknown; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: anonymity requested. 1125 has installed metal planter in front of building that crosses property line and now blocks part of adjacent building¿s facade.;
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