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2739-2741 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2388032 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 2739-2741 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 1945
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2388032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Toy Chew Yook & Colleen C K
Mailing address
Chew Yook&colleen C K Toy 340 Sawyer St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
093002

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2741 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
2739 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The property at 2739-2741 Taraval Street is a two-unit residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Parkside neighborhood. Built in 1945, this two-story flats and duplex building has undergone several significant renovations over the past few decades, with the most recent major work occurring in 2021, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units ($30,000+), window replacements (completing a previous 2019 permit for 15 new windows), and various electrical and plumbing upgrades. Earlier improvements from 2019 included reroofing work, while historical records show a 1998-1999 addition of workshop and storage space at the back of the garage area.

The building's history includes a notable incident in 2001 when multiple violations were identified regarding unauthorized unit conversions, combustible storage, and safety concerns, particularly relating to a potentially illegal third unit on the ground level with its own entry, including a kitchen and bathroom. These violations, along with issues with a malfunctioning garage door, were officially abated by July 2001. More recent records show minimal issues, with the most recent 311 calls primarily relating to external matters such as graffiti (2018) and a sidewalk defect complaint (2023) that was resolved upon inspection. The property underwent a significant electrical upgrade in 2005 with PG&E's overhead to underground conversion, and multiple permits have been pulled and completed over the years, suggesting regular maintenance and improvements to the building's systems and units. The most recent building-related activity was a blocked driveway complaint in July 2024, though this case was ultimately deemed invalid.

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Risk rating

How 2739-2741 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
99th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 2 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.2%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 2.6%
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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2739-2741 Taraval St event timeline

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2023
311 Request May 17
Sidewalk defect
Collapsed sidewalk

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