1541-1545 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131

1541-1545 Sanchez Street is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by 282 Valley Street LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a complete reroofing project in March 2023 costing $12,000, and a critical structural upgrade in 2014 that involved installing anchor rods for masonry wall stabilization at a cost of $105,060.

The building's safety systems have received attention, with the installation of a new backflow device for the fire sprinkler system in 2022, new electrical service upgrades including 200-amp service with four meters in 2015, and the installation of hardwired smoke detectors across multiple units. The building has faced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most recent complaints occurring in 2021-2022, including concerns about sewage, rodents, and termite problems, as well as plumbing violations and heat issues. Historical violations from 2000 were addressed in 2004 and included requirements for fire extinguishers, lead paint remediation, stair repairs, and smoke detector installation.

The property has undergone multiple routine inspections and repairs over the years, including exterior stair and porch repairs in 2010 following a notice of violation. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance attention is required for external areas, including garbage collection issues and street cleaning matters. Two significant planning proposals for lot splitting at the address were submitted but disapproved, and a letter of determination regarding back stairs rebuilding was issued to Levy Art & Architecture, Inc.