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1-45 Church St

Hayes Valley, SF 94114 0874014 96 units · 4 fl · 2002

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1-45 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 2002
2 or more units
96 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2002
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units96
Floors4
Year built2002
Total area100,997 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0874014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
600 California St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
September 21, 2018

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1 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94114
45 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 96-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1-45 Church Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Hermann Street Associates L, was constructed in 2002 and has undergone significant maintenance and upgrades over recent years. The property has experienced recurring issues with boiler permit compliance, with multiple violations between 2012-2023, though these were generally abated promptly. Recent improvements include accessibility upgrades completed in 2019, a $1.8 million project, and various unit renovations. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, including blocked exits and alarm system issues between 2012-2023, most recently a sleeping area violation in November 2023. Major infrastructure improvements in 2020 included the installation of new vehicle gates ($42,000) and the addition of solar panels (28.56 kW system). The building underwent significant exterior and entrance improvements in 2020, including redesigning the main entry steps and ramp ($100,000) and related electrical work.

Recent maintenance concerns primarily revolve around utility systems, with boiler permit issues persisting through 2023, although most violations have been addressed. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems, including the installation of new hot water boilers in 2020 and comprehensive plumbing upgrades. A notable renovation in 2019 involved kitchen and bath alterations in multiple units, including Units 204, 207, 212, 218, 307, 318, and 421. The property has experienced some construction-related disruption as reported in 2019, and there were multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding graffiti and trash issues near the property, which were generally resolved by city services. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to violations and maintenance needs, though the recurring boiler permit issues suggest some ongoing administrative challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1-45 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
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Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 1017 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 90%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1-45 Church St event timeline

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311 Request May 07
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