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1126 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0222020 6 units · 3 fl · 1923

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 1126 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 1923
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 1923
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 built1923
Total area4,513 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0222020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
445 El Camino Del Mar San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
100819

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Initial analysis

1126 Taylor Street is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 in the Nob Hill neighborhood, currently owned by 1126 Taylor LLC. The property underwent significant improvements between 2017-2019, including a major ground floor renovation adding two bedrooms and a bathroom with a new stairway connection to unit #2 (completed at a cost of $120,000), installation of a comprehensive sprinkler system (costing $18,000), and various safety upgrades including a new furnace, boiler, and house trap system. The building successfully completed its soft-story retrofit program, achieving compliance with 2012 IEBC requirements as a Tier 3 property.

The building's recent history shows responsible maintenance and safety upgrades, though it had some notable issues between 2009-2010 when multiple violations were documented, including problems with the fire alarm system, smoke enclosures, stairs, windows, and weatherproofing, all of which were subsequently resolved. A 2019 complaint about construction parking permits being renewed without actual work being performed was filed but not substantiated. The property has experienced regular fire safety system activations (though all were unintentional, including alarm system activations and smoke detector triggers) and two contained cooking fires with no injuries reported. Recent maintenance calls have primarily related to street parking and signage issues.

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Risk rating

How 1126 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
71th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 326 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.2%
Moderate concern 25.2%
Severe concern 33.6%
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

1126 Taylor St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 14
Sign - other
Permit Parking - Other; support - Loose
311 RequestJun 05
Parking on sidewalk

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