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65 Sanchez St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3537038A 5 units · 3 fl · 1939

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Duboce Triangle
Above average
avg 2.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 65 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 1939
2 or more units
5 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 1939
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1939
Total area4,567 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3537038A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
530 Divisadero St #350 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
021721

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 65 Sanchez Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by 65 Sanchez St LLC, has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably the addition of a fifth unit completed in 2020-2021. The building, constructed in 1939, has seen extensive modernization work including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the property, new electrical infrastructure with 400-amp service, and significant unit renovations across all apartments including kitchen and bathroom updates, bedroom additions, and in-unit laundry facilities. The property has experienced some construction-related disturbances, as evidenced by complaints regarding work beyond the scope of permits in 2020 and midday jackhammering in 2019. A series of fire safety violations from 2000-2004 were properly addressed and abated, and more recent building inspections and permits indicate ongoing attention to safety systems, including the installation of a new sprinkler monitoring system.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have primarily focused on exterior issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 reporting instances of garbage, debris, and graffiti on or near the property. There have been two documented tenant buyouts in early 2020 totaling approximately $110,000 for three tenants, suggesting previous unit reconfigurations or improvements. The building's recent upgrades, particularly the comprehensive fire safety systems and electrical infrastructure modernization, represent significant investment in the property's safety and living conditions. Recent complaints indicate some ongoing challenges with noise and external maintenance, though these issues appear to be mostly resolved through regular municipal channels. The property currently shows no active building violations, and all recent permits have been properly obtained and completed in accordance with city regulations.

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Risk rating

How 65 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

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
18th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 235 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.9%
Moderate concern 43.1%
Severe concern 14.0%
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

65 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2023
Building Violation (NOV) May 17
Building violation
Located at the following locations: bathroom front bedroom. gap on the left side of wall bedroom closet
Building Violation (NOV)May 17
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