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231-233 Sanchez St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3558032 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 231-233 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 1907
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,661 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3558032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brian C & Erica C Hunt Trus
Mailing address
P.o. Box 1407 Ross CA 94957
Last sale
031915

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231 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
233 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

This three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 231-233 Sanchez Street, owned by Brian C & Erica C Hunt Trust, has undergone significant improvements and modernization since its construction in 1907. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2024, achieving compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Recent fire safety upgrades include a new fire alarm system (2024) and a first-floor overhead fire sprinkler system (2023), reflecting the owner's commitment to resident safety. The building has seen substantial unit improvements between 2021-2024, including the addition of a new ground floor dwelling unit with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 2019, comprehensive electrical upgrades, and HVAC system modernizations including ductless mini-split heat pumps.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, with recent 311 calls reporting sewage backup issues in 2023-2024, though these have been resolved. The building's infrastructure has received considerable attention, with plumbing upgrades, including sewer pipe relocation and bathroom remodeling, and electrical improvements including sub-panel installations and rewiring work. Historical records show regular routine inspections dating back to 1996, with one notable violation regarding soft-story compliance in 2019 that has since been resolved. The property also features solar panel installations from 2012-2013, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable energy use. Recent inspections and permits indicate that all major building systems are being actively maintained and upgraded, with most recent permits focusing on fire safety and final inspections of completed work.

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Risk rating

How 231-233 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 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1048 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.7%
Moderate concern 42.4%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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231-233 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Jan 15
Work category: 1p; final inspection for expired permit pw20230207568
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