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828 Taylor St

Downtown, SF 94108 0274014 9 units · 5 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
Above average
avg 6.9
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 828 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
9 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
Units9
Floors5
Year built1910
Total area7,928 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0274014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Flynn Jason M & Rafanelli G 3515 Washington St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
April 15, 2021

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Initial analysis

828 Taylor Street is a 5-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Jason M Flynn & Gina L Rafa. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably the addition of an ADU unit at the ground floor completed in 2022, bringing the total unit count to 10. Recent major works include a $44,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 58 (2024), a fire alarm system upgrade (2023), and mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit completion in 2017. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to critical systems, including reroofing in 2021 and various plumbing upgrades. Two fire-related complaints were recently addressed in 2024 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm systems, with the alarm system issue being formally corrected by October 2024.

The property's historical records reveal several maintenance and safety issues from the early 2000s, including lead paint concerns, window problems, and various building exterior deficiencies, all of which were abated by 2002. More recent building complaints have been limited, with the most recent being a common areas issue in 2024. The building has maintained compliance with major safety requirements, including completing the mandatory soft-story retrofit and maintaining an active fire sprinkler system, though there was a violation related to sprinkler service in 2019 that was subsequently abated. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleaning and maintenance, though these are primarily street-level issues not directly related to building conditions. The property has demonstrated regular investment in improvements and maintenance, with particular attention to fire safety systems, unit upgrades, and structural integrity requirements.

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Risk rating

How 828 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
38thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 278 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
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 87%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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828 Taylor St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Sep 19
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
311 RequestAug 15
Garbage and debris

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