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1696 Sanchez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6639009 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1696 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 1907
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6639009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sultan Family Trust
Mailing address
Mr & Mrs Henry D Sultan 1696 Sanchez St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The Sultan Family Trust owns this two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 1696 Sanchez Street in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Built in 1907 and classified as a Flat & Store with 4 units or less, the building's most significant structural work occurred between 1990 and 1991 when foundation repairs were completed, followed by the installation of concrete changes and new rear stairs. The property has maintained a commitment to sustainable energy, with solar electric system installations recorded in 2004 (8 panels) and 2012 (1.1 kW system with 6 modules), demonstrating an ongoing investment in renewable technology.

Recent attention has been focused on property maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding overgrown trees, pavement defects, and sign issues, all of which have been resolved. Historical records show earlier concerns about illegal parking in the vicinity, particularly in 2021, though these incidents were resolved through parking enforcement. The building has experienced minimal safety incidents, with only one recorded fire assistance call for an invalid assist situation with no civilian injuries. The property's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvements over the decades, including a street space permit in 2007 and reroofing work in 1994, indicating ongoing upkeep of the building's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1696 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
26th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1390 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 63.1%
Moderate concern 29.5%
Severe concern 7.5%
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

1696 Sanchez St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 05
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 29
Municipal transportation agency

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