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1253-1255 Sanchez St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6552028 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 Noe Valley
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 1253-1255 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
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,455 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6552028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chow Chen& Pascale Siu-chow 1 Robert Rd Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
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1253 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1255 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story residential building at 1253-1255 Sanchez Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Siu-chow Family Living Trust, is a century-old property constructed in 1900. The building has experienced relatively minimal major maintenance work in recent years, with two significant permitted improvements completed in 2022: a comprehensive reroofing project involving removal of existing layers and installation of modified bitumen underlayment, and the repair and replacement of wood shingles on the front and side walls, both totaling $18,000 in construction costs.

The property has generated a notable volume of 311 service requests in the past seven years, with 108 cases opened, though many of these are routine issues. Most recently, there is an open service request from July 2026 regarding sidewalk defects caused by tree roots. There have been multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents between February and July 2026, though officers responding to these calls were unable to locate the offending vehicles. Additionally, there was one reported incident of property damage in February 2026 involving possible contact with a window or building, which was later determined to be a duplicate case. While the building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep through the 2022 improvements, the frequency of recent service requests suggests ongoing neighborhood-related challenges, particularly regarding access issues.

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Risk rating

How 1253-1255 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
50th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 940 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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 63.8%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 15.2%
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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1253-1255 Sanchez St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 30
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk tree roots
311 RequestJul 01
Blocking driveway cite only

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