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1216-1218 Sanchez St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6548003 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1216-1218 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 1914
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1914
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6548003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
21780 Heber Way Saratoga CA 95070
Last sale
May 18, 2016

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1216 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1218 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 1216-1218 Sanchez Street property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, built in 1914 and currently owned by Kumar Prem & Gongalore Hari. The building underwent significant renovations in 2016, addressing both structural and aesthetic improvements. Major work included the complete reframe of back dining areas due to dry rot damage, replacement of all windows, a complete electrical rewire of both units and common areas, and extensive plumbing updates including kitchen, bathroom, and laundry remodels in both units valued at over $250,000. Of particular note, there were two building complaints filed in September 2016 regarding unauthorized window modifications that allegedly created privacy concerns for neighbors, though these complaints were not formally abated in the records.

Recent history shows the property has been maintained with regular updates, including a furnace replacement in 2013 and a gas-efficient furnace installation in 2016. There have been two fire-related incidents on record: a CO detector malfunction and an accidental alarm activation, neither resulting in injuries. The building's recent maintenance history (2023-2024) shows regular attention to street cleaning and maintenance issues, though these are primarily related to public space management rather than building-specific concerns. The property owners have demonstrated ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the building's systems and infrastructure, with no pending building permits or planning code complaints currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 1216-1218 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
79thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 395 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1216-1218 Sanchez St event timeline

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311 Request Oct 25
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