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470-472 Sanchez St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3581013 3 units · 4 fl · 1912

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 470-472 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 1912
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area3,508 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3581013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tommy T H & Elizabeth L Lee
Mailing address
Elizabeth L Lee, Trustee 1447 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
021312

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472 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
472 A Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
470 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 470-472 Sanchez St, owned by Tommy T H & Elizabeth L Lee, was constructed in 1912 and underwent significant safety upgrades in 2009. The most substantial improvements included the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with 86 new heads ($22,500), a fire monitoring system with alarms and detectors ($4,000), and new plumbing work for two units including waste/vent and water systems. The building received new electrical systems including 90-amp panels, and all units were upgraded with various modern amenities such as gas fireplaces, kitchen appliances, and electrical features.

Prior to these upgrades, the building had several safety concerns noted in a 2004 routine inspection, including lead paint issues, stair repairs, door security problems, and fire proofing needs, all of which were abated by February 2005. Recent maintenance includes a 2020 sewer and house trap replacement. The property has experienced some external issues as documented in 311 calls, including recent sidewalk defects (March 2022, open), and several parking-related complaints. Two minor incidents were recorded by the fire department: a flammable liquid spill and a malfunctioning alarm system, neither resulting in injuries. While the building's recent history shows no major safety violations or complaints, it's important to note that the last major upgrades occurred over a decade ago (2009), and some systems may now be approaching the end of their typical service life.

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Risk rating

How 470-472 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
36th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 818 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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 floors

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.9%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 26.8%
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

470-472 Sanchez St event timeline

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2020
Plumbing Permit May 21
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement
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