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516 Stanyan St

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 North Panhandle — not a forecast
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.

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 1914
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
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,208 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1213007
Ownership

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

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

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
40thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 478 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
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

516 Stanyan St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 02
Date last observed: 01-jul-26; time last observed: 12:00p; floor: 3; unit: 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; illegal change of use; other housing; ; additional information: apartment 3 kitchen and bathroom renovated without permits, converted from one bedroom to two, no oven. being advertised here: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/516-stanyan-st-apt-3-san-francisco-ca-94117/2112365436_zpid/?utm_campaign=zillowwebmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare ;
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitFeb 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

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