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781-799 14Th St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3542028 19 units · 3 fl · 1905

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
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 781-799 14Th 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 1905
2 or more units
19 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 1905
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
Units19
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area20,005 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3542028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2960 Van Ness Ave Ste C San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
061820

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

111 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
799 A 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
799 B 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
797 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
785 A 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
781 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
787 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
107 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
799 C 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
101 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 19-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 781-799 14th Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by 101 Sanchez Associates LLC, has undergone significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1905. The property has seen substantial improvements in recent years, including the addition of three ADUs in 2018, comprehensive fire safety upgrades including new sprinkler systems, and numerous unit renovations ranging from kitchen and bathroom remodels to electrical upgrades. However, several concerning issues have emerged, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there is an active fire safety violation from May 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements, and a significant plumbing issue was reported in 2022 involving sewage backup problems that allegedly required frequent jetting of the lines. The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring concern, with the most recent complaint in November 2023 regarding a non-code-compliant fire alarm system.

Historical records show the building had multiple maintenance issues in 2016-2017, including problems with heating, hot water, and plumbing systems that generated several tenant complaints. While many of these issues were addressed through various permits and repairs, the pattern of maintenance problems suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The property has completed its soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving Tier 2 compliance, and has undergone substantial modernization through various renovation projects, including the installation of new fire safety systems, electrical upgrades, and unit improvements. However, the combination of recent fire safety violations, historical plumbing issues, and maintenance challenges indicates ongoing concerns regarding building systems and resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 781-799 14Th 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
10th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 258 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.3%
Moderate concern 39.8%
Severe concern 42.9%
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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781-799 14Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 23
Homelessness and supportive housing
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311 RequestFeb 03
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