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1215-1217 Taraval St

Parkside, SF 94116 2403039 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1215-1217 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 1911
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 built1911
Total area2,976 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2403039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paplos Gus & Mary
Mailing address
1901 47th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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1215 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
1217 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1215-1217 Taraval Street, owned by Gus and Mary Paplos, has a notable history dating back to its 1911 construction. The property experienced significant damage from fire in 2003, resulting in multiple repairs including electrical system restoration, plumbing work, and structural repairs totaling over $100,000, with associated emergency work to mitigate water damage. In 2015, the building faced mechanical code compliance issues in the ground floor commercial area, leading to violations regarding improperly vented equipment, which required additional work to resolve, including the installation of a basement vent system costing $1,500.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including multiple roofing projects (2001 and 2003), and significant electrical system upgrades, with a 400-amp main service installation completed in 2003. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved addressing exterior maintenance issues, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property and surrounding area in early 2025, though these are generally routine municipal service matters rather than building-specific issues. The property has undergone various planning review processes, including a disapproved proposal for a rear addition on second and third floors, though no additional dwelling unit was ultimately constructed. While the building has experienced several significant events, the most recent major work was completed in 2015, and there have been no recorded safety violations or hazardous materials incidents in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1215-1217 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
24th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 194 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

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 53.9%
Moderate concern 32.7%
Severe concern 13.4%
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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1215-1217 Taraval St event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 24
Graffiti on mail box
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