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1511-1519 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2400050 12 units · 4 fl · 1987

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1511-1519 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 1987
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors4
Year built1987
Total area13,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2400050
Ownership

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

Owner name
Connolly Brian
Mailing address
1511 Taraval St Ste 204 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
091719

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1517 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
1515 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
1519 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
1511 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1511-1519 Taraval Street in Parkside, owned by Brian Connolly, was constructed in 1987 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced various challenges over its lifetime. The building has had consistent wireless telecommunications facility maintenance and upgrades between 1996 and 2016, with multiple antenna installations and modifications, including a 2016 project costing $25,000. Major electrical upgrades were completed in 2017-2018, including a service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps, and the building has undergone several plumbing improvements including a sink installation in 2012.

The building has faced multiple compliance issues, particularly regarding the commercial spaces on the first floor. A notable violation from 2007 regarding the separation of commercial spaces (1517 and 1519) led to an abatement process that was finally resolved in 2010. There were also several complaints about unauthorized modifications to commercial spaces, including unauthorized construction of additional rooms and changes to plumbing fixtures, with the most recent being a vacant commercial storefront complaint filed in 2019 that remains active. The building's safety systems, including fire alarms, have required attention over the years with three documented fire-related incidents between 2009 and 2012, though all were determined to be system-related with no actual fires or injuries reported. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing property maintenance issues, including garbage/debris complaints and signage violations, though most were resolved promptly. The property has maintained active use as a residential building while accommodating commercial spaces, with regulatory compliance being the primary challenge over its operational history.

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Risk rating

How 1511-1519 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
2th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 250 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.3%
Moderate concern 27.2%
Severe concern 56.5%
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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1511-1519 Taraval St event timeline

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2022
DBI Complaint Jun 21
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