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118 Church St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3537005 6 units · 2 fl · 1968

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in 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 Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.3
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 118 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 1968
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UPMKT
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 1968
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1968
Total area4,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3537005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
142 N Milpitas Blvd #251 Milpitas CA 95035
Last sale
July 15, 2009

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Initial analysis

This two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located at 118 Church Street in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood was constructed in 1968 and is currently owned by Eti Enterprises LLC. The property has a documented history of various maintenance and compliance issues, with the most pressing recent concern being an active complaint from January 2024 regarding unauthorized renovation work in apartment 202. In 2019, the building experienced several maintenance challenges, including heating system problems, security issues with mailboxes, and an incident involving unpermitted roof work. The building underwent significant improvements in 2016 with a completed seismic retrofit (soft-story) to comply with San Francisco Building Code requirements, and in 2014, unit 103 received substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical upgrades, and compliance with 2014 code requirements.

The building has experienced multiple fire safety-related incidents and complaints since 2010, primarily related to false alarms and system malfunctions, though there was one documented gas leak incident. Historical violations from 2006 indicate previous fire safety system deficiencies that have since been corrected. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including window replacements (2004), reroofing (1989), and more recent electrical upgrades such as the installation of recessed kitchen lights in 2021. Multiple 311 calls in early 2025 relate to external issues such as street cleaning and graffiti, though these appear to be typical urban maintenance matters rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 118 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
59thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 118 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

118 Church St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 02 Serious
Building violation
Located at gas meter of the property.
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 02
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