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728 Taylor St

Union Square, SF 94108 0283011 7 units · 4 fl · 1913

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Union Square
Above average
avg 6.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Union Square average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 728 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 1913
2 or more units
7 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area6,104 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0283011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Amit Nagpal & S Vedantham S
Mailing address
Nagpal Amit Trustee 14288 Chester Ave Saratoga CA 95070
Last sale
091919

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 4-story apartment building at 728 Taylor Street, built in 1913 and currently owned by Amit Nagpal & S Vedantham S, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recent electrical upgrades completed in September 2024 involving subpanel replacements in all units, following a period of persistent water-related problems. A recurring plumbing issue was documented in mid-2024, with one resident reporting a long-standing shower leak and water damage first noted in 2009, which underwent multiple contractor assessments between May and June 2024. This building has a history of various infrastructure improvements, including a seismic retrofit in 2003 costing $73,000, though some earlier maintenance work, such as reroofing done in 1991 and attempted in 2001, shows expired permits.

The property has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and various code violations, with particular attention to sprinkler systems in 2017 and building security features being noted as problematic. Historical complaints from 2000-2001 documented several issues including water damage, window hardware problems, and lead paint concerns, though these were eventually abated. The building's recent history (2024) shows multiple 311 calls related to garbage and debris on the property, particularly in late 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges in common areas. While there have been several fire-related incidents recorded (all non-serious) and one violation regarding sprinkler service in 2017, these were generally handled promptly with no injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 728 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
84th percentile

Out of 38 buildings in this neighborhood, 6 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.6%
Moderate concern 42.3%
Severe concern 26.1%
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

728 Taylor St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 01
Garbage and debris

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