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233-241 Church St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3544060 10 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 233-241 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 1925
2 or more units
10 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 1925
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3544060
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale

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237 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
241 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
235 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
233 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 233-241 Church Street, owned by Fel Properties B14 De LLC, was constructed in 1925 and contains 10 units. The property has undergone several significant modifications and repairs in recent years, including a 2023 recommencement of previously approved work valued at $45,000, and a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current code requirements at a cost of $37,650. Unit renovations have been completed in both 2018 and 2021, involving substantial changes to kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities. The building is currently noted as "Non-Compliant" under the SF Mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Program (Tier 4) and has an active complaint from December 2022 regarding this matter.

Historical records show multiple building system upgrades and repairs between 2016-2018, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit, fire system installation, and electrical improvements. The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues, particularly sewage problems in lightwells during 2004-2005, which were subsequently addressed. Numerous violations were recorded between 2001-2004 concerning lead paint hazards, fire escape maintenance, window repairs, and mold issues, all of which were abated by 2003. The building has an active planning record regarding its restaurant component and alcohol licensing, with various conditional use applications processed between 2008-2018.

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Risk rating

How 233-241 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
20thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

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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The story over time

233-241 Church St event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Oct 30
Zoning letter for compliance report
Closed - Issued
Fire ComplaintOct 14
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