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508-512 Sanchez St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584003 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 508-512 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,201 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3584003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lippi Tr
Mailing address
Lippi Steven Richard & Ida 920 Sunset Dr San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale
120220

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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510 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
508 A Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
508 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
512 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 508-512 Sanchez Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, was constructed in 1900 and spans two stories. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with major work occurring between 2018-2020, including the conversion of the existing garage space into an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in 2018, followed by comprehensive updates to multiple units including window replacements, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and the installation of a new 13R fire sprinkler system. The building's safety features were notably enhanced in 2019-2020 with the addition of the fire sprinkler system infrastructure and the reinforcement of the back deck in early 2020.

Historical records show that the building faced several violations in 2006 related to lead paint hazards and weatherproofing issues, though these were all abated by April 2007. The property has been actively maintained, with regular updates to address safety and comfort, including electrical system upgrades, window replacements, and plumbing improvements across multiple units. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning and parking enforcement, rather than building-specific problems, and the property's overall maintenance record suggests proactive management in maintaining building safety and resident comfort.

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Risk rating

How 508-512 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
40th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 767 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.7%
Moderate concern 26.9%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

508-512 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Feb 04
Revision 202001242699; to clearify undergrond materials to solder fittings. sprinkler overhead permit #201911127079
$1 · Complete
Building PermitFeb 04
Reinforce back deck of building

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