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1527-1529 Sanchez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6614024 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 1527-1529 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 1905
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area1,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6614024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wuthmann-Rock Trust
Mailing address
1943 St. Francis Wy San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale
091907

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1529 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1527 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 1527-1529 Sanchez Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Wuthmann-rock Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2016 to address rot damage on the rear of the building, including replacement of approximately 300 square feet of siding at a cost of $30,000. In early 2016, the building experienced multiple violations related to exterior maintenance, including problems with stairs and paint on exterior walls, though all these issues were resolved by March 2016. During this period, tenants reported safety concerns regarding the rear stairway, citing broken boards and water damage, though these complaints were subsequently addressed.

The property underwent considerable improvements in 2002, including a new roof installation and significant interior remodels to both units, bathroom renovations, and garage modifications, with permits totaling over $115,000. Earlier maintenance work included foundation updates in 2000 to replace post piers in the basement. More recently, there has been consistent enforcement activity regarding parking issues in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued between 2023-2024 for vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks. Between 2023-2024, several parking-related incidents were documented, including four sidewalk parking complaints in November 2024 and a driveway blocking incident in September 2023 that resulted in a citation. The area experienced one instance of human or animal waste cleanup in April 2023 and a sidewalk defect complaint in February 2023, though the latter was determined not to be a significant issue.

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Risk rating

How 1527-1529 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
87th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 244 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.8%
Moderate concern 9.5%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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The story over time

1527-1529 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Dec 03
Relocate light switch away from pg&e meter @ 1527 sanchez street
Complete
311 RequestNov 08
Parking on sidewalk

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