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3626 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2375022 4 units · 2 fl · 1959

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Parkside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Parkside average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3626 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 1959
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1959
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 built1959
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2375022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Salina Chiang, Ttee 3626 Taraval St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
March 14, 2014

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 3626 Taraval St is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1959 and currently owned by the Salina Chiang Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several significant repairs and improvements over the years, including foundation work in 1999, window replacement in 2008 due to leaking, wall repair for dry rot in 2005, and an electrical service upgrade in 2005 involving underground service installation with multiple circuits and meters. Multiple building inspections and complaints between 1997 and 2014 have revealed recurring issues, particularly related to safety and building systems. A notable cluster of violations was documented in February 2002, addressing fire safety (fire extinguishers, egress obstruction), security (self-closing doors), interior surfaces (ceiling repairs), and electrical systems (lighting). More recent complaints from 2010 and 2014 raised concerns about water leaks, window issues, heating system problems, and missing carbon monoxide detectors, though these were subsequently marked as resolved.

The building's permit history shows ongoing maintenance activities, including street space permits in 2005 and 2013, and various repair works, suggesting regular upkeep by management. Recent 311 calls from 2020-2025 primarily involve external issues such as illegal parking, street tree maintenance, and public sidewalk concerns, none of which directly impact the building's internal conditions. A 2014 fire complaint regarding combustible materials was investigated and found to have no merit. While the building has had multiple violations and complaints over the years, records indicate that most issues have been addressed and resolved, with no active violations currently on record as of 2023. The most recent building-related issues have been primarily focused on parking irregularities and exterior maintenance matters rather than internal building systems or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 3626 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
35thpercentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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