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2508 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2364020 2 units · 2 fl · 1949

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Parkside — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above 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 2508 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 1949
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 1949
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 built1949
Total area2,811 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2364020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mac Min Liang & Chok-leng I Po Box 22136 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2508 Taraval Street in the Parkside neighborhood, owned by the Victor P Mac Gift Trust, has experienced significant sewer-related issues in recent years. Between October 2020 and January 2022, there were eight documented incidents of sewage backups, primarily involving the 4-inch sewer vent, with one instance of property flooding reported in October 2021. These recurring sewer problems, which occurred in close succession, suggest a persistent infrastructure challenge that was only resolved after the last recorded incident in June 2022.

The building, constructed in 1949, is classified as a Flat & Store with 4 units or less and features two stories. Its infrastructure has seen some modernization, notably with a 200-amp underground service upgrade completed in 2006, which included three meters and three panels. A scaffold was permitted for street space use in September 2004, though the purpose of this temporary installation is not specified in the records. More recently, in October 2024, there was a report of abandoned furniture on the property, though this was promptly resolved by Recology. While the building's current status appears stable with no recent sewer complaints, the previous cluster of issues warrants attention to the building's historical plumbing challenges.

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Risk rating

How 2508 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
60thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2508 Taraval St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 23 Serious
Building violation
At the perimeters of the south facing living room windows (interior), there is peeling paint on the wood trim and plaster. have a professio…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 23
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