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3215-3223 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2383030 12 units · 2 fl · 1956

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Parkside
Above average
avg 1.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Outer Parkside average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3215-3223 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 1956
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1956
Total area6,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2383030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tan Hlatin S & Tan Nelly
Mailing address
2218 38th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
070299

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3215 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
3223 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 2-story apartment building at 3215-3223 Taraval Street, owned by Tan Hlatin S & Tan Nelly, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most concerning events occurring between 2007-2009 and 2011-2018. Between 2008-2009, the building underwent multiple repairs including addressing water damage, dry rot issues, and window replacements in Unit #5, along with multiple violations related to water damage, electrical problems, and general maintenance. A notable sequence of violations in April 2001 involved fire safety concerns including fire extinguisher maintenance, gas meter instructions, and storage issues, though these were resolved by May 2001. More recent complaints from 2011 documented problems including rodent infestations, gas odors, and electrical issues, while a 2018 complaint highlighted problems with plumbing fixtures and electrical outlets. The building's infrastructure has seen some improvements, including an electrical underground conversion project started in 2006, though its status is listed as expired.

The property has generated numerous 311 calls between 2024 and 2025, primarily related to garbage and debris on the street, including multiple reports of abandoned mattresses and human waste. There have been several parking enforcement requests for vehicles blocking driveways in early 2024, though officers were generally unable to locate the vehicles. Two fire-related incidents are recorded: a motor vehicle accident with no injuries and a flood assessment, neither of which resulted in civilian injuries. While many historical violations have been resolved, the frequency of recent waste-related service calls near the property suggests ongoing environmental maintenance challenges in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 3215-3223 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
4th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 199 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.3%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 70.4%
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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3215-3223 Taraval St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 07
Garbage and debris
mattress

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