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615 Taraval St

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2409042 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Parkside
Above average
avg 0.5
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Inner Parkside average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 615 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
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 built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2409042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chiu Wen Chang Crystal
Mailing address
615 Taraval St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
032001

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 615 Taraval Street, located in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1945 and currently owned by Chiu Wen Chang Crystal. The property has undergone several notable improvements and faced some regulatory challenges over the years. Most recently, the building received an upgrade in 2021 with the installation of 11 roof-mounted solar panels (3.8 kW total system), and in 2019, a gas house line extension was completed. A significant violation occurred in 2019 regarding unapproved water heater and furnace installations in a sleeping area, though this was promptly addressed within nine days of being reported. The building has a documented history of infrastructure maintenance, including rear stair repairs and exterior stucco work completed in 1990.

The property's location has experienced some recurring infrastructure issues, with two sidewalk defect complaints registered in 2013 and most recently in 2023, though the 2023 case was related to road work and found to have no defect. There was a notable complaint in 2011 regarding an allegedly unauthorized unit in the garage, which was subsequently resolved. The building's utility systems have seen various updates, including the 2019 gas line extension and the 2021 solar panel installation, suggesting ongoing modernization efforts by the ownership. The only recorded fire incident was a false alarm activation of the alarm system with no fire or civilian injuries reported. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to issues outside the building, such as sidewalk conditions and waste management concerns in shared spaces. While there have been some maintenance and regulatory issues, many of these have been addressed promptly, and recent improvements indicate active property management.

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Risk rating

How 615 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
49th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 62 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.9%
Moderate concern 19.6%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

615 Taraval St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 16
Sidewalk defect
Collapsed sidewalk

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