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106 Sanchez St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3541001 18 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Duboce Triangle
Above average
avg 2.3
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 106 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 1924
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1924
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area14,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3541001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
021119

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

106 Sanchez Street is a three-story, 18-unit residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by 106 Sanchez LLC. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the past few years. Most recently, in September 2023, the building received multiple notices of violation requiring attention to fire escape ladders, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and various safety inspections, including work to be completed on the gas meter. The property has experienced recurring hot water issues, with a complaint filed in June 2024 regarding lack of hot water for 2-3 days a week over a two-month period, and there is an active complaint from September 2024 concerning missing kitchen exhaust fans in unit 4 and possibly other units.

The building has a history of renovation work, including three separate unit remodels in 2021 (Units 9, 11, and 15) involving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade for compliance purposes. The property has experienced some maintenance and safety incidents requiring attention, including two fire incidents in the past seven years. The building has also undergone multiple unit renovations as evidenced by the numerous building permits issued, totaling approximately $248,000 in construction costs. While the property has had five Department of Building Inspection complaints and eight Notices of Violation in the past seven years, the most concerning issues appear to be the recent safety inspection requirements and the hot water supply consistency.

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Risk rating

How 106 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
5th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 273 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.0%
Moderate concern 66.3%
Severe concern 23.7%
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

106 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 30
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 03
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