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1500-1502 Sanchez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6613001 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1500-1502 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,914 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6613001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
565 Westbourne Dr West Hollywood CA 90048
Last sale
August 29, 1991

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1502 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1500 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The three-unit apartment building at 1500-1502 Sanchez Street in Noe Valley, owned by Peter McGlynn, has experienced significant recent challenges that warrant attention. Most notably, in May 2024, three active building violations were issued regarding water damage, fire safety equipment, and lead paint concerns, with additional violations concerning building maintenance including fire escape ladder repair and paint conditions. A complaint about unpermitted kitchen remodeling in Unit 1502-A was filed in May 2024, and the property has ongoing issues with water damage and mold as of May 2024. The building, constructed in 1900, has undergone several improvements over the years, including a completed kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2016, window replacements in 2010 and 2003, and a furnace replacement in 2016. Historical records show various maintenance work, such as pest control remediation in 1995 and dry rot repairs in 1991. More recent inspections have documented recurring moisture issues in Unit A, with complaints citing leaking ceilings and mold problems. The property has also generated multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024, primarily relating to parking issues and tree maintenance concerns, suggesting ongoing challenges with building access and surrounding infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1500-1502 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
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Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1879 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1500-1502 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 10
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestFeb 26
Blocking driveway cite tow

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