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2 Church St

Hayes Valley, SF 94114 0874008 8 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2 Church 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
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,979 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0874008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 330018 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
November 20, 2015

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Initial analysis

2 Church St is an 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, built in 1900 and currently owned by Daryabi One Llc. The property has undergone significant structural and safety improvements in recent years, most notably addressing foundation issues in 2023 related to excavation at the neighboring property (20 Church St). Three building permits in 2023 were issued and completed, including foundation repairs, permeation grouting, and wall shoring, totaling approximately $42,000. The building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2016 with a $63,000 upgrade, which achieved Tier 3 status with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

Recent improvements to the building's systems include a $16,000 fire alarm system replacement in 2019 to comply with current fire safety codes, and substantial unit renovations in 2015-2016 involving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical panel modernization, and plumbing improvements. The building has had several routine inspections and permit modifications, including seismic strengthening in 2020 and various unit remodels. Historical records from 2001 show multiple violations related to various maintenance issues (including water damage, interior surfaces, and fire safety) that were all resolved by May 2001. The property has experienced recurring false alarm incidents related to the fire alarm system between 2014 and 2020, though no actual fires or civilian injuries have been reported. Recent 311 calls (from 2024) have primarily concerned sidewalk cleaning and graffiti issues, with multiple cases being resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 2 Church 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
37thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 647 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2 Church St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 17
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311 RequestJun 17
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