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1620 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2355009 13 units · 2 fl · 1975

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Parkside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Parkside average of 0.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1620 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 1975
2 or more units
13 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 1975
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
Units13
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area14,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2355009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Weston Ann Po Box 2801 El Granada CA 94018
Last sale
July 03, 2001

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 1620 Taraval St in the Parkside neighborhood, owned by Weston Real Properties Lp, was constructed in 1975 and has a single significant historical permit on record from 1988 for shoring and underpinning work, which was completed. A notable incident occurred in June 2014 when a complaint was filed regarding unauthorized construction work in second floor Unit 4, involving demolition of ceiling walls in the living room, though this complaint is currently not active in the system.

The property has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure issues in recent months, with the most significant being multiple sewer-related incidents in August 2024, including two sewage back-up discharges (one from a side sewer vent) and one sewer odor complaint. There has been recurring graffiti in the area surrounding the building, with multiple reports between October and December 2024, primarily affecting poles and sidewalks near the property. Additional incidents include a defaced parking sign in May 2024, general cleaning requests in March 2024, and one bsm complaint in December 2024, though the latter was closed due to insufficient information. While these issues indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity, most reported incidents have been resolved or closed in a timely manner.

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Risk rating

How 1620 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 250 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
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

1620 Taraval St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Dec 09
Public works
bsm complaint

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