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68-70 Sanchez St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538015 4 units · 3 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 68-70 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 1906
2 or more units
4 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 1906
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,824 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3538015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
David E & Lisa M Williams, 68 Sanchez St # B San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
November 12, 2003

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68 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
70 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
70 A Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 68-70 Sanchez Street is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by David & Lisa Williams Family. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent notable work including a TPO roof overlay installation in 2021 ($18,454) and the conversion of a first-floor closet into a bathroom with comprehensive plumbing and electrical work in 2021 ($12,000). In 2015, a substantial structural improvement was completed in the garage, including the removal of a column and installation of a transfer beam ($22,000).

The building experienced a cluster of violations in 2004-2005, primarily related to fire safety and building code compliance, including issues with the fire escape ladder, fire proofing materials, storage, stairs, and windows. These violations were all documented as abated by February 18, 2005. Earlier renovations include a significant kitchen remodel in 2007 and various electrical upgrades throughout the years. Recent maintenance work has focused on exterior and street space management, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily relating to street cleaning and debris removal. The building's most recent major works, including the bathroom retrofit and roof improvements, suggest ongoing investment in property maintenance and modernization.

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Risk rating

How 68-70 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
58thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 121 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

68-70 Sanchez St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jul 24
Safety rewire using the fishing method: multifamily residence. scope includes: 14 receptacles, 12 switches, and 11 light fixtures, install 7 hardwired smoke detectors, provide 9 afci/gfci protected circuit runs, remove insulation as needed, and install one flush-mounted subpanel. all work to comply with the current california electrical code.
Issued
Electrical PermitJul 20
Complete safety rewire of the existing residence, including rewiring and replacement of 13 receptacles, 12 switches, 10 light fixtures, installation of 7 hardwired smoke detectors, and 4 afci/gfci breakers.

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