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120-122 Church St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3537006 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 120-122 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
3 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 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3537006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chea Suthida Trustee 23933 Clarington Dr West Hills CA 91304
Last sale
March 21, 2008

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120 A Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
120 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
122 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 120-122 Church Street in the Duboce Triangle is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Suthida Chea Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements and repairs over the past decade, with the most recent major work being a $30,000 repair of dry rot in the firewall at the property line completed in 2022. Previous substantial improvements include a 2018 cancelled permit for a substantial rear addition and sprinkler installation valued at $595,000, and multiple renovation projects between 2015-2016 involving ground floor retail space improvements, including new furnace installation, electrical upgrades, and storefront remodeling totaling over $200,000. The building has experienced some maintenance issues requiring attention, including a 2010 plumbing violation concerning unpermitted alterations and venting issues, which was resolved by November 2010, and a 2015 incident involving car damage to garage and side doors.

More recent records from 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges related to exterior upkeep, with multiple 311 calls regarding graffiti and debris on or near the property, though these are primarily street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. The property's infrastructure has seen significant upgrades, including a 400-amp electrical panel upgrade in 2016 and various plumbing improvements between 2010-2017, with most permits marked as completed. Planning records show proposed conversion of existing commercial space to residential use and various modifications to parking and storefront configurations, with some projects approved and others pending or cancelled. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and addressing of violations, with most issues being resolved through appropriate permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 120-122 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
85thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

120-122 Church St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 27
Parking on sidewalk
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