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920 Taylor St

Downtown, SF 94108 0254022 11 units · 3 fl · 1910

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 920 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 1910
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1910
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area9,035 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0254022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1435 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
—

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Initial analysis

The 11-unit apartment building at 920 Taylor Street, owned by the Rebecca A Fong Revocable Trust, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1910. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (at a cost of $150,000) to improve seismic resilience. In early 2023, the building's fire safety systems were substantially updated, including the installation of a new fire alarm panel, wireless communication, low-frequency horn strobes, smoke detectors, and manual alarms, though there have been recurring fire safety compliance issues, most recently with a sprinkler system violation issued in October 2023 that was later abated.

The building's maintenance history includes various improvements such as a bathroom remodel in unit #2 (completed in 2018), sidewalk repairs, and multiple street space permits. Several violations were recorded in 2002 concerning safety features like handrails, fire escape maintenance, a sprinkler head over recycling bins, and rear stair repairs, though these were ultimately abated. More recent boiler permit issues arose in 2022, but these were resolved within months. The property has had routine safety inspections and regular maintenance, with most recent 311 calls in 2023 primarily relating to external issues like sidewalk defect repairs, graffiti, and general cleaning matters. The building's infrastructure improvements, including electrical work for lights and exit signs, suggest ongoing maintenance attention to both safety systems and resident amenities.

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Risk rating

How 920 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
77thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

920 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 03 Serious
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 61-97582-1199, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintAug 03
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 158603 , serial no 61-97582-1199

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