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735 Taylor St

Downtown, SF 94108 0282003 61 units · 5 fl · 1915

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 735 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 1915
2 or more units
61 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1915
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
Units61
Floors5
Year built1915
Total area26,070 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0282003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
052419

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Initial analysis

735 Taylor Street is a 61-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by 735 Taylor 11 LP. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance in recent years, with completed projects in 2023 including window replacements and facade maintenance costing approximately $145,000 combined. Of particular concern is a recent complaint from December 2023 regarding construction dust and alleged health impacts, with the resident claiming inadequate property management response and rent charge continuation during the work. The building has also experienced recurring fire safety issues, as evidenced by multiple fire complaints and violations between 2021 and 2024, including problems with sprinkler systems, blocked exits, and alarm systems, though these issues are generally marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Violation Issued."

The property underwent substantial apartment improvements between 2017-2021, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units, electrical upgrades, and plumbing system improvements such as a water main replacement in 2018. Historical records show the building was previously converted from 61 residential hotel rooms to a mix of tourist and residential rooms, though there have been periodic complaints about egress issues, construction impacts, and waste management. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing concerns about garbage management and parking violations around the property. While the building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep through permits and repairs, the pattern of fire safety issues, recent construction complaints, and waste management concerns suggest areas requiring continued attention.

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Risk rating

How 735 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
23th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

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 5.5%
Moderate concern 90.0%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

735 Taylor St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Dec 29
Blocked Exits
Condition Corrected
Electrical PermitNov 26
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. upgrade of fire alarm system with low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas. 69 units total. building has sprinklers..

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