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380 Sawyer St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6259008 2 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 Visitacion Valley
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 380 Sawyer 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 1915
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area2,045 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6259008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Samano Jose & Marina A
Mailing address
380 Sawyer St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 380 Sawyer St, located in Visitacion Valley, is owned by Jose & Marina A Samano and consists of two units. Built in 1915, this flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant modifications and faced various regulatory challenges over the years. A solar installation was completed in 2015, featuring 13 roof-mounted PV modules with a total capacity of 4.0 kW and a 100-amp main panel upgrade. In 2000, the property experienced multiple code enforcement actions related to unauthorized construction, including issues with a rear porch, a one-story rear structure, and improper window installation, though these violations were ultimately abated by May 25, 2000. More recent concerns include an active complaint from 2009 regarding possible illegal units with kitchen and bathroom facilities on the ground level.

The building has a history of various fire department responses, including multiple false alarms and detector activations, with one intentional building fire recorded (though no civilian injuries were reported in any incidents). Recent activity at the property has included multiple 311 calls between January 8-14, 2025, primarily related to garbage and debris issues, parking violations, and a structural maintenance concern, suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. A retaining wall reconstruction project was permitted in 1990, though records indicate it may not have been completed properly. While some fire code violations related to alarm systems were recorded in 2022-2024 for the adjacent address (1491-1497 Sunnydale Ave), these appear to be separate from the current property's records. The building's permit history shows a mix of completed and potentially unresolved work, requiring careful consideration of historical maintenance patterns and regulatory compliance.

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Risk rating

How 380 Sawyer 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
85th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 32 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.7%
Moderate concern 8.5%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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380 Sawyer St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 15
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 06
Sewage back-up discharge

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