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258-262 Sanchez St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3559005 4 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 258-262 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
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 1907
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 built1907
Total area5,325 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3559005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Nolan Lee & May Ha Chan Tru 746 Geary St Apt 102 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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262 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
260 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
258 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 258-262 Sanchez Street property is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 and currently owned by the Lee Family Trust. The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most significant recent problems arising between 2010-2021. In 2021, there was a plumbing leak issue involving gray water flooding in the courtyard, while in 2013, complaints were made about black mold, lead paint, electrical problems, and fire safety concerns. A notable series of violations occurred in 2010, including lack of heat, window issues, electrical problems, and inadequate fire safety measures, all of which were addressed through subsequent repairs including exterior stairway lighting installation, heater replacement, and electrical work totaling approximately $4,700.

The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements over the decades, including window replacement (1983), stairway landing repairs (1990), and more recent upgrades to address building code violations. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking between 2024-2025, and there are occasional reports of graffiti on the building requiring municipal intervention. A routine 2002 inspection revealed various building code violations including stairs, fire safety, and storage issues, and while all these violations were eventually abated, they indicate a pattern of maintenance challenges that has persisted over the building's history. The building's fire safety record shows minimal incidents, with two complaints in 2008 regarding blocked exits, though these were found to have no merit.

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Risk rating

How 258-262 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
24thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 971 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

258-262 Sanchez St event timeline

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2021
DBI Complaint Jul 19
Date last observed: 10-jul-21; time last observed: 6:33 pm; exact location: none of the above; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing leak; other plumbing; ; additional information: there is flooding of gray water in the courtyard of 262 sanchez st.;
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