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516 Stanyan St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1213007 3 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 516 Stanyan 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 1914
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,208 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1213007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peter J Panagotacos Lvg Tru
Mailing address
Peter J Panagotacos, Truste 2001 Union St Ste 520 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 516 Stanyan St, owned by the Peter J Panagotacos Living Trust, was constructed in 1914 and contains three units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related events over the past decade, most notably the recent installation of a fire alarm system in 2022 and the completion of a sewer and house trap replacement in 2015. There have been recurring fire safety issues, with violations and complaints regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems occurring in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2023, along with concerns about extinguishers in 2021 and exit maintenance in 2019. A routine safety inspection in 2017 revealed multiple violations related to wood stairs, smoke enclosure doors, carbon monoxide alarms, and security requirements, though all were abated by August 2017. The building has undergone various repairs and upgrades, including reroofing work in 2013 and multiple plumbing and electrical improvements. Historical issues from 2002-2003 included concerns about a collapsed balcony and deteriorated back stairs, which were subsequently addressed.

The property has experienced several emergency service calls, including responses to smoke scares, carbon monoxide detector activations, and a gas leak, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance records from 2024 indicate multiple cases of graffiti that have been resolved, and there are several open cases from early 2025 related to park and sidewalk issues, though these are more related to the surrounding area than the building itself. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and compliance efforts, including street space permits in 2009 and 2015, stair repairs in 2003, and an effort to bring the building into compliance in 1991. While the property has had its share of maintenance issues over the years, the most recent records indicate that most fire safety concerns have been addressed, though periodic violations and maintenance issues regarding building systems continue to occur.

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Risk rating

How 516 Stanyan 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
41th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 470 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 67.5%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 14.7%
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

516 Stanyan St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 02
Unit #2: retile bathroom floor and walls, including walls around bathtub. retile kitchen backsplash. replace (3) windows in kind, street facing.u-factor 0.27 max
$2,000 · Issued
Planning RecordFeb 02
Replace 8 wood casement windows at 3rd story on front (west) and south facades within existing openings in-kind. The new windows shall be identical to the existing windows in operation type (casement), material (non-clad wood), and appearance, including curvilinear muntins. No other work.

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