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2945-2947 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2386053 2 units · 2 fl · 1959

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 2945-2947 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
2 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.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area2,356 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2386053
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Susan Lee 1216 Melba Ct San Jose CA 95120
Last sale
April 26, 2021

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2947 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
2945 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The property at 2945-2947 Taraval Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Outer Parkside neighborhood, owned by the Hong Young & Kum Liv Trust and constructed in 1959. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates in recent years, including a complete reroofing project in October 2021 costing $11,000, and comprehensive HVAC improvements the same month involving the replacement of two furnaces and eight duct conversions to metal ducts. An electrical upgrade was completed in 2006, featuring an underground service conversion with a 200-amp system and installation of two meters.

The property has experienced a notable pattern of street and sidewalk maintenance issues in the surrounding area over the past year, particularly between October 2024 and January 2025. A total of eight incidents related to garbage and debris were reported, including three cases of overflowing city garbage cans and three instances of loose garbage and yard waste requiring attention from Public Works Street and Environmental Services. There were also three documented instances of graffiti on public property near the building, affecting a mailbox, a sidewalk, and a signal box, all of which have been addressed or transferred to the appropriate authorities. While these exterior maintenance issues have been promptly resolved through proper channels, they represent the most significant pattern of incidents on record for this property over the past year. The building's recent major investments in roofing and HVAC systems suggest active maintenance of the property's essential infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 2945-2947 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
64thpercentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 75 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2945-2947 Taraval St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 10
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20
311 RequestApr 24
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