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506-508 Taraval St

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2344A018A 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Parkside
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 506-508 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2344A018A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fu James Zhong Jian & Liu Z
Mailing address
2447 41st Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
032306

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508 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
506 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 506-508 Taraval Street in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood has undergone several significant changes and faced various maintenance issues since its construction in 1945. Most recently, in 2024, both units received laundry unit installations, with Unit #508 also undergoing wall modifications and associated electrical and plumbing work. However, this renovation period revealed some concerning issues, as evidenced by plumbing permits indicating unauthorized kitchen modifications in both units, including improper dishwasher installations and stove connections that required legalization processes. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including reroofing projects completed in 1990 and 2004, and stairs repair work in 1986, though an attempted expansion project from 1999 to add storage rooms and a bathroom was never completed.

The property has experienced several infrastructure challenges in recent years, particularly in 2022, when there were multiple sewer-related incidents including a sewage backup and odor issues requiring municipal intervention. The building's surroundings have seen various maintenance and safety concerns, with numerous 311 calls regarding street cleaning, sidewalk defects, and waste management. Notably, there are two open 311 cases from late 2024 - one regarding sidewalk damage from tree roots and another about general garbage and debris. A historical planning complaint indicated owner non-occupancy of both units, though the current status of this issue is marked as "Closed - Abated." While the building's recent renovations suggest ongoing improvements, the unauthorized modifications and infrastructure issues point to a pattern of maintenance challenges that have required remedial work and municipal intervention.

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Risk rating

How 506-508 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
15th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 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

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.9%
Moderate concern 45.9%
Severe concern 12.2%
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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The story over time

506-508 Taraval St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Aug 23
Amend permit #pp20240716898: #506 & #508 legalize kitchen. amend or obtain new permit to show work in unit 508. evidence of kitchen remodel in both units without benefit of permit or inspection. note; no dishwasher air gaps and stoves lack required
Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 16
(2) new laundry. no underground plumbing.

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