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1138-1140 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0222022 3 units · 2 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1138-1140 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,696 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0222022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lipton Craigs S Trustee 1138 Taylor St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
032420

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1138 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1140 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 1138-1140 Taylor Street property is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by the Craig S Lipton Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a kitchen remodel in 2019 (completed in 2022) valued at $22,838. Previous substantial improvements include a 2016 permit for redistributing square footage between two units and a 65-square-foot addition at the top level, though this permit was later associated with a complaint in 2019 regarding sagging roof construction. Earlier renovations from 2006 included the installation of a residential elevator and remodeling of the second floor kitchen and bathrooms. The property has experienced several building-related complaints over the years, including an illegal basement unit complaint in 2004 and concerns about construction height in 2003, though these issues were not active by 2009. Infrastructure improvements have included multiple electrical upgrades, with the most recent kitchen remodel incorporating new electrical work.

The building's recent activity has seen multiple 311 calls primarily related to parking issues, including several cases of sidewalk parking and blocked driveways between 2020 and 2024. There are also recent reports of excessive noise (October 2024) and housing-related concerns (October 2024), though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance. The property has undergone various planning proposals, including attempts to merge units and expand the penthouse, though some proposals were withdrawn or marked as closed. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates and improvements, with all recent major work receiving proper permits and inspections, though some earlier permits did expire without completion before being renewed or replaced by new permits.

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Risk rating

How 1138-1140 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
85th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 169 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.8%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 24.6%
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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1138-1140 Taylor St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jul 12
Upgrade and modernize the buildings grounding electrode system to comply with current electrical codes. install two new 8 foot copper clad ground rods spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart, with a continuous 4 awg copper grounding electrode conductor run to the main service panel. bond the main interior metallic water piping system and the gas piping system to the service grounding system.
Complete
311 RequestJul 12
Parking on sidewalk

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