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81-93 Sanchez St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3537033 9 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.3
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 81-93 Sanchez 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 1909
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1909
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 built1909
Total area14,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3537033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
217 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Included addresses

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87 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
91 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
81 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
93 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
89 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
83 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
85 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 81-93 Sanchez Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Anthony L Varni Revoc Tr, was built in 1909 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, which cost $800,000 and is classified as Tier 3 work, showing commitment to seismic safety improvements. The property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with three separate fire complaints in late 2021 regarding blocked exits, fire escapes, and extinguishers, leading to violations that were subsequently abated. More recent developments include a September 2023 inspection that identified several compliance issues requiring attention, including gas utility shutoff tool requirements and various safety affidavit needs.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety compliance challenges, particularly in common areas, though many have been resolved through proper channels. Historical violations from 2000 included multiple fire safety concerns such as egress obstructions, combustible storage issues, and security concerns, though these were all abated by November 2000. The property has maintained basic structural elements like roofing, shown by a 1999 reroofing permit, and though there have been some 311 calls regarding external conditions like graffiti and debris in recent years (2024), these appear to be routine urban maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent fire safety inspections in 2023 found some merit to concerns about exits and extinguishers that were promptly addressed, indicating ongoing attention to safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 81-93 Sanchez 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
16thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 241 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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81-93 Sanchez St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 01
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 10
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