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469-471 Church St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3566041 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 469-471 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,045 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3566041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Novoa Robert A
Mailing address
469 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
062700

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469 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
471 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 469-471 Church Street, a two-unit residential building constructed in 1900 in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, has a complex history marked by numerous violations and unpermitted modifications. The building, legally classified as a two-family dwelling with two floors of residential occupancy over garage space, has faced significant regulatory scrutiny since 2009 regarding unauthorized modifications, particularly concerning a ground floor unit (reported as 469A) that was illegally added behind the garage. This unauthorized unit generated multiple violations including lack of proper heat sources, mold issues, unapproved wiring and plumbing, inadequate emergency egress, and other safety concerns - all of which were ultimately abated by January 2016.

The property has undergone several substantial improvements and repairs over the years, including the installation of a solar electric system in 2004, kitchen mold remediation work in 2009, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. Notable historical events include fire damage repairs completed in 2000, rear stair and firewall repairs in 2004, and multiple building permit violations between 2009-2014. Recent history includes a 2021 complaint about possible unpermitted dwelling unit construction and short-term rentals, though this was abated relatively quickly. The building has also had significant infrastructure work, including plumbing updates (e.g., house trap replacement in 2017) and various safety improvements following numerous violations related to HVAC and electrical systems between 2009-2012.

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Risk rating

How 469-471 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
24th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.4%
Moderate concern 37.1%
Severe concern 22.5%
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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469-471 Church St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 05
Broken glass in garage door.
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