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525-529 Sanchez St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3585064 3 units · 3 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 525-529 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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,596 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3585064
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shultz Robert G Jr 1994 Liv
Mailing address
Robert G Shultz 529 Sanchez St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120694

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527 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
529 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
525 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 525-529 Sanchez Street, owned by the Shultz Robert G Jr 1994 Living Trust, has undergone significant maintenance and upgrades since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2022-2023, the property received substantial window improvements with the installation of energy-efficient wood double-hung windows on the second and third floors, replacing a total of 16 street-facing windows at a combined cost of over $49,000. The building has a documented history of stair-related maintenance issues, with repairs to front and rear staircases occurring in 2015, 2018, and 2010, addressing safety concerns and structural integrity. A 2019 vacant building fire incident was recorded, though it is noted as "Not Active" in the complaint records.

The property's electrical system was significantly upgraded in 2015, including the installation of a 200-amp service, three new PG&E meters, and modern water heating systems. Earlier violations from 2002 related to stair repairs and security matters were resolved by 2005, and more recent routine inspections in 2010 identified various safety and code compliance issues, all of which were subsequently addressed. Notable plumbing issues were documented in 1999, including sewer problems in the garage area, but these were resolved at that time. The building has experienced minimal recent complaints, with only routine municipal service calls recorded since 2017, primarily related to neighborhood noise and street cleaning. Currently, there are no active building violations or complaints on file, and recent planning records show approved variances for various improvements, including the replacement of windows and stairway modifications.

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Risk rating

How 525-529 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
87th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 166 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.7%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 8.7%
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

525-529 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Dec 16
2&3/f: replace (11) street facing windows, (e) wood, new wood double hung, primed exterior w/ogee lugs, kind-for-kind/size-for-size. u-factor < 0.30
$34,425 · Issued
Building PermitApr 28
5 windows: replace 5 street facing windows kind for kind size for size extg wood new wood u-factor less then 0.30

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