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3511 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2380045 4 units · 2 fl · 1959

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 3511 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
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 built1959
Total area2,814 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2380045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Stella W
Mailing address
85 Forest Side Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
082217

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 3511 Taraval Street, located in the Outer Parkside neighborhood, was constructed in 1959 and is owned by Stella W. Lee. The building has undergone several significant improvements, most notably a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2016 valued at $31,000, which included extensive electrical work (installation of lights, switches, receptacles, and appliances) and plumbing updates. The property has maintained proper maintenance records, including a complete reroofing project in 1997 and an electrical upgrade in 2006 to convert the service drop from overhead to underground.

A major cluster of violations was documented in April 2001 during a routine inspection, including multiple fire safety issues such as combustible storage concerns, fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, and garbage area conditions. These violations, along with several safety concerns regarding the garage area, electrical systems, and security features, were all properly addressed and abated by June 28, 2001. More recent concerns have primarily involved external maintenance issues, with multiple reports in 2023 regarding garbage receptacle management and some sidewalk maintenance matters. The building has experienced three fire department responses in recent years, though none indicated any significant emergencies or civilian injuries, including instances of a carbon monoxide detector activation (which showed no CO present), assistance to an invalid, and a malfunctioning alarm system. The property's record shows regular maintenance and prompt addressing of violations when they occur, though there have been some recurring issues with garbage receptacle management as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023.

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Risk rating

How 3511 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
35th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 45.6%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 39.7%
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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The story over time

3511 Taraval St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 17
Sidewalk defect
Collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestMay 17
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