1506-1510 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131

This three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located at 1506-1510 Sanchez Street in Noe Valley was built in 1900 and is currently owned by Fong King & Mary. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple active building violations as of January 2022 including problems with smoke detector compliance, interior surface conditions (including paint, damaged ceilings, walls, and floor coverings), fire safety (including fire extinguisher maintenance and combustible storage), window repairs, light fixture functionality, and plumbing requirements.

These violations were associated with two major complaints from January 2022 regarding water heater issues and rear stairway safety concerns due to rot damage. Most concerning is a recent complaint filed in March 2023 alleging that the entire interior of the building has been gutted and work is being performed beyond the scope of the existing permit in all three units. In December 2022, a permit was issued for $25,000 to address kitchen and bathroom remodeling across all units, along with repairs to minor dry rot at the rear stairway, which appeared to be an attempt to address some of the ongoing structural issues.

The building has also faced several infrastructure challenges recently, with 311 calls in 2024 reporting issues with tree root damage to the sidewalk, sewer odor problems, and street cleaning concerns. A tenant buyout was recorded at 1506 Sanchez Street in May 2022 for $6,000. The property appears to be grappling with multiple ongoing maintenance and safety compliance issues as evidenced by the persistent violations and recent complaints.