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1920-1922 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2358015 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1920-1922 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 1925
2 or more units
4 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 1925
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,570 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2358015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1830 31st Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1920 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
1922 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The Chu Family Trust owns this 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building with retail space, constructed in 1925 at 1920-1922 Taraval St in San Francisco's Parkside neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced some notable challenges over its history. Most recently, in late 2022, unit #1 underwent substantial renovations including a kitchen and bathroom remodel, which initially led to a complaint about unpermitted work and noise that was resolved by October 2022. The building experienced serious moisture issues in 2014, with multiple complaints documenting widespread mold affecting clothing, furniture, bathroom areas, and more, though there is no record of these complaints being formally abated. Significant structural work was performed in the mid-1980s, including extensions to the front of the second floor and rear of both floors, and a reroofing project was completed in 2002. A 200-amp underground electrical conversion permit was issued in 2005, though records show it expired without completion.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have primarily involved the property’s surroundings, with multiple 311 calls between 2015-2024 reporting issues with sidewalks, curbs, and street cleaning, including defects in the sidewalk and curb that were documented in 2016-2017. There have been several reports of abandoned debris and waste on the street between 2015-2024, including a notable incident in July 2024 involving furniture and appliances that were ultimately found to be nonexistent upon inspection. While the building has had its share of maintenance and environmental challenges over the past decades, recent permit activity suggests ongoing investment in building improvements, though some historical permits like the 2005 electrical work appear to have been left incomplete.

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Risk rating

How 1920-1922 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
36thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 163 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
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

1920-1922 Taraval St event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Oct 31
Work category: 1p; remodel kitchen and bathroom
Complete
Electrical PermitOct 22
Remodel existing kitchen and bathroom.

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