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2020 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2359011 2 units · 3 fl · 1919

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Parkside average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2020 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 1919
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 1919
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
Floors3
Year built1919
Total area2,011 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2359011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
172 Merced Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2020 Taraval Street, located in San Francisco's Parkside neighborhood, was constructed in 1919 and contains two units, with an additional commercial space in a flat/store configuration. The property, currently owned by Kai Chiu & Yok Lin Louie Ta, has undergone several maintenance and infrastructure updates, including a reroofing project in 2003 costing $6,500, and a conversion from overhead to underground electrical service completed in 2005 with a 125-amp upgrade, though both permits have since expired.

The building is currently facing an active code enforcement complaint from June 2023 regarding its status as a vacant commercial/business structure. Historically, there was one brief incident in 1996 involving a complaint about unauthorized plumbing business operations from the residence, which was resolved within a week. The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti, particularly noticeable in recent years, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024, and in 2021. A sewage backup incident was recorded in May 2020, which was promptly resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations. Other documented incidents between 2013-2024 include various street-related issues such as illegal postings, parking violations, and sanitation concerns in the vicinity of the building, though none of these directly implicated the building's condition or safety.

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Risk rating

How 2020 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
7thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 237 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

2020 Taraval St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 04 Serious
Failure to comply with the vacant or abandoned commercial storefront ordinance 52-19 and s.f.b.c 103a.5, monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k.
DBI ComplaintFeb 04
Vacant commercial storefront

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