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260-298 Church St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3543005 13 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 260-298 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
13 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 1908
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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area11,135 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3543005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ellis Ross Anderson 922 Springfield Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

294 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
264 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
296 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
260 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
268 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
298 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
262 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
292 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 13-unit multi-family residential building at 260-298 Church Street, owned by Robert F. and Dolores A. Sand, was constructed in 1908 and consists of three stories. The property has undergone significant improvements over recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in November 2023 at a cost of $28,710, which included the installation of addressable smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and low-frequency horns throughout residential sleep areas to comply with fire code requirements. The building successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2019, ensuring compliance with local earthquake safety standards. Recent developments include the conversion of a retail space to cannabis retail in 2023, along with various accessibility upgrades and improvements to comply with modern standards.

The building has maintained active compliance with safety regulations, though there are currently three active building violations from May 2023 related to fire safety documentation and fire extinguisher maintenance. Historical records show past concerns about lead paint (2016) and various maintenance issues in the early 2000s, all of which were addressed and resolved. The property has received regular plumbing and electrical upgrades over the years, including new water service installation in 2009, hydronic boiler installation in 2016, and various bathroom improvements. Recent 311 calls (2024-2025) have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues like garbage collection and graffiti, which have all been resolved by relevant authorities. The building's commercial/retail space has seen several use changes and improvements, most recently including accessibility upgrades and interior modifications to meet current business requirements.

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Risk rating

How 260-298 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
11thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1137 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

Building size

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

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2026
311 Request Jul 26
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestJul 22
Garbage and debris

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