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209 Sanchez St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3558035A 6 units · 4 fl · 1905

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 209 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 1905
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1905
Total area4,137 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3558035A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hurwitz Steven C & Robin L, 1473 Benito Ave Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
January 18, 2019

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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 209 Sanchez Street, owned by the Hurwitz Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1905 and contains 6 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2020 (with the final completion certificate now issued), which included multiple revisions to the seismic design. In 2020, Unit A received substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling $100,000. The building has experienced some construction-related issues, particularly during 2020-2021, with complaints regarding floor shifting, cracks, and debris during the renovation period. Earlier maintenance history shows various improvements including exterior stair repairs (2002-2003), window replacements, and bathroom renovations.

The building has had several routine inspections and complaints over the years, with the most recent being a vacant commercial storefront issue in 2023. Historical violations from 2002 were primarily related to security and fire safety concerns, including fire escape maintenance and building security requirements, though these were all abated by September 2002. Two fire-related complaints were recorded in 2011 and 2016 but were found to have no merit. The property has not had any documented tenant buyouts. Recent maintenance records show regular upkeep, with the building's major structural safety requirement (soft-story retrofit) now fully compliant with San Francisco building codes.

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Risk rating

How 209 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
9thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1163 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

209 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 29
Building violation
Complete the 604 affidavit provided for certification for structural maintenance by a licensed contractor/engineer. provide to inspector at…
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 29
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