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2920 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2368045 10 units · 2 fl · 1958

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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 Outer Parkside — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Outer Parkside average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2920 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 1958
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1958
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area6,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2368045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chandler Properties 3745 California St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2920 Taraval Street in the Outer Parkside neighborhood, owned by Sommer 1989 Trust The and constructed in 1958, has undergone several significant safety upgrades and maintenance projects over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017 (under SFBC Chapter 34B) to improve seismic safety, with work classified as Tier 3 and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. The property has had several major infrastructure improvements, including a complete electrical service upgrade with a 400A single-phase system and 11 meters installed in 2005, and historical maintenance such as reroofing in 1992 and stucco repair in 1993.

The building's safety record shows proactive response to fire safety concerns, with violations in 2001 related to fire escape maintenance and smoke enclosure door closers, all of which were promptly abated within one month. Routine housing inspections have been conducted in 2001, 2011, and most recently in 2019, with no active violations noted. Recent maintenance issues have primarily centered around exterior elements, including a collapsed sidewalk in 2023 (subsequently resolved), and various street cleaning and waste management cases handled through 311 calls between 2021-2025. A business operating out of the garage space was previously addressed through planning records, indicating attention to code compliance matters. The building's maintenance history demonstrates regular upkeep, with permits for various repairs and improvements tracked over several decades.

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Risk rating

How 2920 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 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 193 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2920 Taraval St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 17 Serious
Building violation
It is the property owners responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this no…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 17
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