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3146 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2370023 4 units · 2 fl · 1975

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Parkside
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Parkside average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3146 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
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area3,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2370023
Ownership

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

Owner name
James H & Melody Y Wong Lvg
Mailing address
James H & Melody Y Wong Tru 37 Santa Monica Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
052098

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 3146 Taraval Street in the Outer Parkside neighborhood, owned by James H & Melody Y Wong Living Trust, was constructed in 1975 and has undergone several significant events related to building maintenance and safety systems. Most recently, in 2024, there have been multiple parking enforcement issues near the property, including one instance of furniture debris that was resolved by Recology. The building underwent reroofing in 2014 costing $10,700. A series of fire safety concerns have been documented over the years, with the most recent violations occurring in 2023 involving alarm systems and fire extinguishers, though these were generally resolved promptly. Between 2018-2023, there have been recurring issues with fire safety equipment including extinguishers, street numbering, and sprinkler systems, all of which were typically corrected within weeks or months of being cited.

Historical records show two routine housing inspections in 2001 and 2003 that revealed multiple fire safety concerns, including improper combustible storage in the garage area, missing fire extinguisher maintenance, and emergency exit issues, though these were all abated by early 2004. The building's fire safety systems have been the subject of regular inspections and corrections over the years, with most issues being resolved by the next inspection. The property has also been involved in planning activities regarding nearby electrical substation sites, with records indicating approvals and CEQA clearances related to this matter in the late 2010s. Recent 311 calls regarding the block have primarily concerned street maintenance and transit-related issues, with no direct complaints about the building's condition or management in the past year.

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Risk rating

How 3146 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
32th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 141 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.8%
Moderate concern 19.6%
Severe concern 42.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3146 Taraval St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint May 21
Extinguishers
Violation Issued

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