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2039 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2395038 2 units · 2 fl · 1919

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 2039 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 1919
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1919
Total area1,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2395038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Edward L Lopez & Rachel Qiu
Mailing address
Lopez Edward L & Bi Rachel 2443 33Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
012699

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Initial analysis

The property at 2039 Taraval Street in the Parkside neighborhood is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building with a commercial space, constructed in 1919 and currently owned by Edward L Lopez & Rachel Qiu. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably work related to the ABE program (Access to Business & Employment) in 2024, including the addition of steps and guardrails. A reroofing project was completed in 2019 at a cost of $8,500, and the electrical system received a UG conversion upgrade in 2006. The property has been the subject of multiple 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to garbage and debris issues, including several reports of abandoned electronics and furniture. Notably, there were three separate incidents of graffiti on the mailbox during July 2024, all of which were transferred to USPS for handling. A driveway blocking complaint was reported in July 2024 but was unable to be verified by responding officers.

The building's recent permit activity demonstrates ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with accessibility requirements, with the most recent permit (issued October 2024) modifying previous work to address technical infeasibility. While the property has experienced some recent maintenance challenges, as evidenced by the multiple 311 calls, most of these issues pertain to external factors rather than directly to the building's condition or operations. The owners were also involved in a tenant buyout situation at a different property (2450 31st Avenue) in 2022, where four tenants were compensated a total of $60,000.

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Risk rating

How 2039 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
44th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 143 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 severity forecast
No violation 63.9%
Moderate concern 28.9%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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The story over time

2039 Taraval St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Oct 04
Rev 202403067197 to include addition of a step and guardrail for abe 20206261748, as providing a compliant ramp is technically infeasible.
$1 · Issued
Planning RecordOct 04
Approved for adding a step and handrails at front for access to business per ABE work, altering issued PA 202403067197.

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