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3615 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2379043 3 units · 1 fl · 1955

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Outer Parkside — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Outer Parkside average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3615 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 1955
2 or more units
3 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 1955
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1955
Total area2,556 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2379043
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sherman Y & Irene T Fong 111 Lucca Dr South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 3615 Taraval Street is a three-unit, single-story multi-family residential building located in the Outer Parkside neighborhood. Built in 1955 and currently owned by Sherman Y & Irene T Fong Revocable Trust, the building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance activities over the years. Most notably, in 2022, a $13,500 reroofing project was completed, and in 2020, 25 feet of new copper piping was installed in the main water supply line. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial upgrades, including a conversion from overhead to underground electrical service in 2006.

The property previously experienced a series of fire safety and security violations in 2001-2003, which were eventually resolved by April 2005. These violations included issues with fire escape maintenance, garbage room door security, fire extinguisher requirements, and combustible storage in the garage area. A more recent incident occurred in 2016 with a fire complaint regarding combustible materials, though access to the building was not granted for inspection. A tenant complaint was filed in 2006 regarding heating and plumbing issues, which was resolved within six months. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, including multiple roofing projects (1998 and 2022), water supply line improvements, and various building permit activities. Recent years have seen no major building violations or safety concerns, though there have been multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents between 2018-2019, which were addressed by parking enforcement. The most recent service request related to the property was in July 2020, which was handled by the Department of Public Works.

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Risk rating

How 3615 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
30thpercentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 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
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3615 Taraval St event timeline

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Building Violation (NOV) Feb 09
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Building Violation (NOV)Feb 09
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