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1227 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2403037 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

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
Above average
avg 0.8
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Parkside average of 0.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1227 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 1927
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 built1927
Total area4,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2403037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Choy Family Trust - Trust A
Mailing address
Choy Anne H Trustee 277 7Th Ave Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
042596

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Initial analysis

The 1227 Taraval Street property is a 2-story, multi-family residential building with ground floor commercial space, built in 1927 and currently owned by the Choy Family Trust - Trust A. The building, housing two residential units, has undergone several significant changes over the past decades, including a major earthquake repair in 1990 that addressed damage to the foundation, electrical systems, and sheetrock. The ground floor has transitioned from retail to laundry services and is now proposed to be converted into a childcare center for children aged 3 months to 5 years, as indicated by current planning records.

In 2022, the property experienced a heating system issue that prompted building violations, which were resolved within approximately six weeks through the replacement of water heater and gas furnace. The building has a history of fire safety incidents, though none have resulted in civilian injuries; these include false alarms, a carbon monoxide incident, and a cooking-related fire, with the most recent being a malfunctioning alarm system in 2020. The property has faced several maintenance challenges in the past year, with multiple 311 calls regarding graffiti, garbage, and debris issues between July 2024 and January 2025. While most of these issues have been resolved, there are currently two open cases from late 2024 related to graffiti on public infrastructure and a damaged tree. The building's history includes a mixture of residential and commercial uses, with the ground floor's transition to childcare services representing the latest significant change to the property.

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Risk rating

How 1227 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
16th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.8%
Moderate concern 51.2%
Severe concern 12.0%
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

1227 Taraval St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 21
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa #8912143. all work is complete.
$1 · Issued
Building PermitJul 21
Change of use: convert (e) laundromat to (n) childcare (3 months-5 year old) center on the ground floor (30 kids).

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