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1245-1249 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0214002 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1245-1249 Taylor 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 1912
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1912
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area6,302 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0214002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fong Jim & Steven & Robert 1346 Powell St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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1249 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1247 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1245 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1245-1249 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Betty Fong Survivors Tr, is a three-story structure built in 1912. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements in recent years, most notably electrical upgrades in September 2019, which included replacing four Federal Pacific electric sub panels in the basement with new Murray sub panels and installing a new grounding system with GFCI components. A roofing project completed in 2019 cost $27,000. The building has a concerning active violation as of September 2024 regarding a failing retaining wall between this property and neighboring addresses, with additional construction work required.

Historical records show a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly between 2001 and 2016. The most recent significant residential concerns involved deteriorating bathroom fixtures (including a bathtub with lead paint issues) and multiple window problems (including wood rot, loose frames, and cracked glass) reported in 2012 and 2016. Routine safety inspections in 1999, 2001, 2009, and 2016 indicated ongoing monitoring of building conditions. While there have been three recent 311 calls in 2023 related to sidewalk parking violations near the property, these are unrelated to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 1245-1249 Taylor 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
81stpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1245-1249 Taylor St event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Sep 06 Serious
Observed retaining wall failing at property line east of 1235 washington st and west of 1233 taylor st, 1241 taylor st, & 1245 taylor st. additional retaining wall of 48" being constructed above failing wall. monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k code/section: 102a
DBI ComplaintSep 06
Retaining wall failing at property line east of 1235 washington st and west of 1233 taylor st, 1241 taylor st, & 1245 taylor st

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