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1821 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2397038 3 units · 3 fl · 1945

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Parkside — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Parkside average of 0.9.

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.

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 1945
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1945
Total area—
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2397038
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1821 Taraval St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
—

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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

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
39thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 156 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. 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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