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500-502 Taraval St

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2344A018 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Parkside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Parkside average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 500-502 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 1945
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1945
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2344A018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1547 22nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
January 17, 2003

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502 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
500 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The 500-502 Taraval Street property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood, owned by James J Russo and constructed in 1945. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovation work completed in late 2023 including a substantial $400,000 non-structural remodel of the second and third floors that added a new bathroom and bedroom, and relocated the kitchen. This renovation was accompanied by comprehensive plumbing and electrical work in early 2024, including the installation of new bathroom fixtures, kitchen infrastructure, and the replacement of two furnaces. A $7,500 reroofing project was also completed in January 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance of the property's essential systems.

The building has experienced some notable challenges in recent months, particularly in late 2024, with multiple reports of sewage backup discharge incidents in November and December. There have been recurring issues with garbage and debris on the property, resulting in several 311 calls between September and December 2024, along with reports of graffiti and issues with the curb/curb ramp. A damaged tree case remains open as of late 2024. While these issues suggest some concerns about property maintenance and environmental conditions, it's worth noting that many of these incidents have been resolved through proper channels. The building's infrastructure improvements, including electrical service upgrades (completed in 2003) and recent plumbing work, demonstrate ongoing investment in essential systems, though the age of some components (like the garage door from 2022) suggest continued attention to building maintenance will be necessary.

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Risk rating

How 500-502 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

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
96thpercentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 5 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
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

500-502 Taraval St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Aug 04
To comply with physical inspection report #cc-8762.
$100 · Issued
311 RequestJul 02
Posting too high on pole

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