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2521 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2390045 3 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 Parkside
At or below average
avg 0.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Parkside average of 0.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2521 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 1972
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area3,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2390045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Darren Wong Irrevoc Tr
Mailing address
Chan Jeffrey F & Lily Gin T 1638 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
060403

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2521 Taraval St in Parkside, owned by the Darren Wong Irrevocable Trust, was constructed in 1972 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history. In March 2003, the building experienced a series of fire safety violations that were promptly addressed within 20 days, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, dryer lint accumulation, and concerns regarding smoke detectors and emergency exits. A complete roof replacement was undertaken in 1993, and in 2006, electrical upgrades included a 200-amp underground conversion for the garage area.

The property has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2011, with all issues being resolved. More recently, there have been consistent reports of graffiti on and around the property between 2019 and 2024, with multiple incidents of varying severity requiring attention from city services. Two sidewalk defects were reported in 2019 and 2023, though inspections found the pathways to be passable. The most recent building-related complaint was filed in 2024 regarding graffiti on the building, which remains in an "Open accepted" status as of June 2024. The building's maintenance record shows generally prompt responses to violations and repairs, though the recurring graffiti incidents suggest an ongoing challenge with property maintenance in this area.

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Risk rating

How 2521 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
30th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 178 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.8%
Moderate concern 27.6%
Severe concern 14.6%
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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2521 Taraval St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 08
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building commercial
311 RequestMay 11
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