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1506-1510 Sanchez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6613003 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in 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
19
FewerMore

This building has 19 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1506-1510 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 area1,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6613003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Edward Fong 1249 Perkins Way Sacramento CA 95818
Last sale
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1510 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1506 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 1506-1510 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
17thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1560 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1506-1510 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 29
Toters left out 24x7
N/A
DBI ComplaintMar 03
Entire interior of building gutted. work is being done beyond scope of existing permit in all 3 units.

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