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1721 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2398044 3 units · 2 fl · 1944

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1721 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 1944
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 built1944
Total area2,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2398044
Ownership

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

Owner name
John D Moriarty Revoc Lvg T
Mailing address
Moriarty John D Trustee 120 Forest Side Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
012599

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1721 Taraval Street in the Parkside neighborhood, constructed in 1944, is currently owned by the John D Moriarty Revocable Living Trust. The property has undergone minimal official improvements, with the most notable being a PG&E-mandated electrical upgrade in 2006 that converted the service from overhead to underground. 1721 Taraval Street has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues over the past year, including a vacant commercial/business structure notice recorded in June 2023. The property has been the subject of numerous municipal service calls between late 2023 and 2025, with recurring issues related to garbage and debris, sidewalk maintenance, and graffiti. Of particular concern, there are multiple open cases as of 2024-2025, including reports of missing side sewer vent covers, sidewalk defects, and graffiti on both the building and adjacent public spaces. The most recent tenant buyout on record was for a different property (2419 27th Avenue) in January 2021, involving one tenant, though it's unclear if this is directly related to the Taraval Street address. The building's current status suggests it is experiencing significant exterior maintenance challenges and displacement issues, particularly in the context of the surrounding urban environment where multiple sanitation and safety concerns have been documented.

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Risk rating

How 1721 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
18th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 209 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.0%
Moderate concern 37.2%
Severe concern 10.8%
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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1721 Taraval St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 11
Mechanical equipment
Noise
311 RequestFeb 04
Garbage and debris

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