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1821 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2397038 3 units · 3 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 Parkside
Above average
avg 0.8
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Parkside average of 0.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1821 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
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
Floors3
Year built1945
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2397038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mariana Cheung Chow 2003 Re
Mailing address
1821 Taraval St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
110201

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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 1821 Taraval Street, constructed in 1945, currently features three residential units above a ground-floor retail space. The property has recently experienced significant distress, with an active fire damage incident reported in August 2024 that affected the ground-floor hardware store and caused water/smoke damage to the residential units above. The fire incident led to the displacement of tenants, with PG&E shutting off utilities and establishing limited occupancy restrictions. Windows on the front of the building were reported broken, and the property is currently subject to monthly monitoring fees under violation SFBC 102.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a significant reroofing project in 2007 costing $31,450, and an underground electrical conversion completed in 2005. Earlier records from the 1980s-1990s indicate various modification attempts, including a horizontal extension and storage area addition, though these permits ultimately expired. More recently, between July and October 2024, there has been an unusual pattern of graffiti incidents reported in and around the property, primarily affecting public infrastructure such as parking meters and signal boxes, though some instances involved the building's commercial portion. The property is home to the Great Wall Hardware store, which is listed on the Legacy Business Registry under the name Chow, Albert fGreat Wall Hardware.

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Risk rating

How 1821 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
39th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 156 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 severity forecast
No violation 62.2%
Moderate concern 27.2%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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The story over time

1821 Taraval St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 18
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$19,800 · Complete
Plumbing PermitFeb 04
Fire damage to retail store space. replace toilet and sink in exiting bathroom for employee use only.

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