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264-274 Sanchez St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3559006 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 264-274 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 area4,866 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3559006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dearman Trust
Mailing address
John E Dearman, Trustee 217 Upper Ter San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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Included addresses

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272 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
266 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
274 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
264 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
268 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
270 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 264-274 Sanchez Street, owned by Dearman Trust, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1907 that has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the years. Most recently, in September 2024, the building received a complete reroofing ($12,000). Major improvements include a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 ($60,000), the conversion of a unit back into two separate apartments in 2003 with extensive electrical and structural work ($25,000 - $15,000), and the replacement of sliding doors with windows on the top floor in 2019. The building has experienced several notable issues, particularly in 2019-2022, including multiple housing violations related to lead hazards, mold, and window repairs, though these were all abated by June 2019. There were also complaints in mid-2022 regarding unpermitted construction work and lead dust concerns, and historical issues with graffiti have been documented in 2023-2024, with several incidents requiring resolution.

The building has undergone various system upgrades, including the replacement of 6 sub panels in 2019 and plumbing work for washer/dryer installations in 2011. Routine inspections have been conducted periodically, with some concerning findings in 2019 related to mold and maintenance issues, though these were resolved. The property successfully completed its required soft-story retrofit under San Francisco's seismic safety program, achieving compliance with Tier 3 requirements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues, with several instances of blocked driveways reported in mid-2023, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles.

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Risk rating

How 264-274 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
7th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 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.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.8%
Moderate concern 44.4%
Severe concern 27.8%
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

264-274 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 12
Upgrade existing 200amp overhead 6 res meters to a 400amp overhead 120/240v 6 res meter 1 house meter service.
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