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1219 Taylor St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0214005A 9 units · 3 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1219 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 1923
2 or more units
9 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 1923
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area6,675 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0214005A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sandra Carol Ow, Trustee 1219 Taylor St Apt 21 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1219 Taylor Street is a three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill and owned by Sandra Carol Ow Revoc Tr. The 1923 structure has undergone several significant retrofitting and maintenance projects in recent years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 with an investment of $85,000 to meet seismic safety requirements. The building's fire safety systems have received recent attention, with a fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. In 2020, the building underwent important plumbing work, including the replacement of corroded terra-cotta flues with properly vented systems.

The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over its history, though most have been addressed promptly. Notable past concerns include inadequate heating in 2008, unauthorized window installations in 2006, and several instances of unpermitted work between 2000 and 2011. While the building has maintained an active 311 call record for parking enforcement matters in recent months (with multiple complaints between November 2024 and January 2025), these are external issues not directly related to building conditions. A routine fire system inspection in May 2024 resulted in a violation that has since been abated, and the building's maintenance record shows regular attention to required updates and repairs, including window replacements in 2006, roof work in 1995, and various plumbing and electrical improvements. The building's owner appears to be actively addressing current code requirements, as evidenced by recent permits for fire alarm system updates and the completion of mandatory soft-story retrofitting work.

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Risk rating

How 1219 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
30thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 788 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

1219 Taylor St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Apr 16
Extinguishers

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