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2921 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2386049 6 units · 2 fl · 1956

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 2921 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
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1956
Total area4,139 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2386049
Ownership

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

Owner name
K-Bob Co
Mailing address
R E Kidwell 217 Irving St San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
000000

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AI summary

2921 Taraval Street is a 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1956, currently owned by K-bob Co. The building has undergone several significant renovations, most notably in 1998 when major unit renovations were completed in apartments #3 and #6, including kitchen and bathroom replacements, along with sheetrock and door updates. In 2006, the property underwent an electrical infrastructure improvement with the conversion from overhead to underground service. The building has experienced some concerning issues over its history, including a fire incident in 1998 that damaged a window and reportedly affected the tenant's living conditions, though this was promptly addressed within two days. More recently, in 2023, there was a complaint about peeling exterior paint, and in 2005, there was a report of persistent mold issues around windows in one unit that had returned despite cleaning attempts.

The property has had its share of maintenance and safety compliance matters, particularly in the early 2000s, when violations were recorded regarding gas meter safety requirements and exterior security lighting, though these were all resolved by February 2003. The building's maintenance history shows attention to major systems and unit updates, with permits indicating regular upkeep of individual units over time. The recent pattern of 311 calls between 2018 and 2025 suggests ongoing issues with exterior maintenance, including multiple reports of abandoned furniture and debris around the property, along with occasional graffiti incidents, though these are primarily related to the building's immediate surroundings rather than the structure itself. Two non-fire-related emergency responses were recorded, including one for a hazardous condition and another for assisting an invalid, both with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 2921 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
25th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 155 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.5%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 40.1%
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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2921 Taraval St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Aug 22
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestApr 30
General cleaning

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