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220-230 Taraval St

Golden Gate Heights, SF 94116 2341014 5 units · 3 fl · 1948

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Golden Gate Heights
At or below average
avg 1.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Golden Gate Heights average of 1.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 220-230 Taraval 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 1948
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1948
Total area5,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2341014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ho Family Tr
Mailing address
Ho John & Miranda Ttee 224 Taraval St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
041918

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222 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
220 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
224 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
230 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The 220-230 Taraval Street property is a 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1948 and currently owned by the Ho Family Trust. The building has undergone numerous significant improvements over the past decade, with particular attention to maintaining and upgrading its infrastructure. In 2018, both front stairs were rebuilt and a new exterior stair canopy was installed above the third floor. Between 2016-2017, substantial unit renovations were completed in units 3 and 4, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and plumbing updates, with costs totaling over $75,000. The building has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple instances of stucco repair work performed between 2012-2013, and two documented sewage backup incidents in 2014. Recent maintenance work includes electricity upgrade projects, such as replacing fuse boxes for all units in 2005 and various electrical improvements in 2016-2017.

Historically, the building had some regulatory and safety compliance issues that have since been resolved. In 2002, multiple violations were recorded regarding fire safety equipment and building maintenance, all of which were abated by October 2002. There were also unauthorized modifications to the ground floor space in 2000, including office tenant improvements and conversion of parking stalls to storage, which were subsequently addressed. More recently, in 2018, there was a complaint about exterior lighting affecting neighboring windows, and in 2013, there was a report of unpermitted dry rot wood replacement. The property has maintained regular housing inspections, with the most recent routine inspection occurring in 2011. While there have been some maintenance issues requiring attention, the recent pattern of building permits and improvements suggests active management and maintenance of the property. The building's permit history demonstrates ongoing investment in structural integrity and unit improvements, with all major recent work properly permitted and completed.

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Risk rating

How 220-230 Taraval 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
22th percentile

Out of 32 buildings in this neighborhood, 25 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.0%
Moderate concern 21.8%
Severe concern 20.2%
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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