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1594-1598 Sanchez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6620008A 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 1594-1598 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 built1900
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6620008A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mountain Ridge Line Llc
Mailing address
63 Bovet Rd #310 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
082214

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1594 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1598 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The building at 1594-1598 Sanchez Street is a two-story, mixed-use structure built in 1900, containing two residential units and ground-floor commercial space, currently owned by Mountain Ridge Line LLC. The property has undergone significant transformations in recent years, most notably converting from retail to restaurant use in 2015, with the establishment of La Lucha Coffee Bar/Douglas Restaurant, including new equipment installation and dining areas costing $45,000. A series of improvements between 2014-2015 addressed various building concerns, including the replacement of windows, storefront repairs, and plumbing upgrades for a specialty grocery store. The building experienced multiple violations and complaints regarding inadequate heating systems and stair safety issues between 2008-2010, all of which have been resolved through subsequent repairs and improvements. Noteworthy recent history includes the resolution of a lead paint complaint in 2014, and successful permits for various upgrades including electrical work, bathroom renovations, and water heater installations.

The property has seen consistent maintenance and upgrading of both residential and commercial spaces, with significant attention to compliance issues as they arose. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 primarily relate to street cleaning and parking matters, rather than building-specific concerns. The restaurant conversion and associated improvements have been properly documented and permitted, with specific attention paid to zoning and planning requirements. While there were previous compliance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, these appear to have been adequately addressed through subsequent renovations and system upgrades. The building's maintenance record includes regular updates to essential systems such as electrical, plumbing, and heating, demonstrating ongoing investment in property upkeep and resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 1594-1598 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
60th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 752 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.8%
Moderate concern 14.1%
Severe concern 4.1%
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

1594-1598 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 04
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestFeb 08
Homelessness and supportive housing

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