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252-258 Church St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3543004 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 252-258 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,178 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3543004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fel Properties B14 De Llc
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
101117

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258 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
252 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
254 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
256 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 252-258 Church Street, constructed in 1908, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, there were multiple complaints from Unit 258 regarding electrical safety concerns, including a lack of power access and exposed wiring with rotting wooden window frames potentially posing a safety hazard. The building has undergone various safety-related improvements, including handrail replacements on all floors in 2022, and attempts to achieve ADA compliance for the commercial entryway in 2022, though these latter permits were filed as requests for technical infeasibility. Historical records from 2000-2010 reveal a pattern of building maintenance violations, including water damage, problems with heating systems, and electrical issues, though these were officially abated by December 2010.

The property has undergone significant renovations over the years, including a substantial $58,000 remodel of Unit 256 in 2013 that included kitchen and bathroom updates, and earlier improvements to the commercial space's shower and laundry facilities in 2011. Multiple attempts were made to address various maintenance issues, including repairs to rotten wood, lighting systems, and unauthorized modifications in the basement. More recently, there have been recurring concerns regarding graffiti and debris around the property, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024. The building's management has faced scrutiny for unauthorized modifications, with complaints about unpermitted wall removal and gas line work in 2013, though these issues were subsequently addressed through proper permitting processes. While some building systems have been updated, including plumbing and electrical systems, recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding electrical safety and building access systems.

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Risk rating

How 252-258 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

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
2th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1252 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.2%
Moderate concern 68.9%
Severe concern 19.0%
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

252-258 Church St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Dec 17
Renovation of the ground floor apartment. Adding stove which was previously removed without permit. KA. Additional remodels. 3R Report shows 3 units, plans match.
Closed
Building PermitDec 11
Front building: renovation of 1 apartment unit#254 on first level. new bedroom, office and bath.new kitchen cabinets & plumbing fixtures, new dishwasher & washer/dryer.new office, new lighting at (e)j boxes, no change to mechnical, no exterior work, fire alarm or sprinkler work.no structural work.

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