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678 Church St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3585012 2 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 678 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,918 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3585012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fabian D Henry Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Henry Fabian D Trustee Po Box 14724 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
092697

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 678 Church Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a duplex flats structure built in 1910 and currently owned by the Fabian D Henry Living Trust. The building's documented history shows relatively few major structural issues, with the most significant incident occurring in May 2010 when a sewer leak was reported that affected both this property and the neighboring building at 658 Church Street, though this issue was resolved by June 2010. The only recorded building permit activity consists of a completed reroofing project from 1989.

Recent activity around the property (2023-2024) has primarily involved external issues rather than building structural concerns, with multiple reports regarding noise disturbances, parking violations, and graffiti. Most notably, there have been several noise complaints filed in 2024, including reports of excessive noise and a major event venue. The property has also been subject to parking-related enforcement actions, with citations issued for vehicles blocking sidewalks and driveways. Additionally, there are two recent graffiti-related incidents reported in 2024. In terms of zoning and commercial activity, a planning record from 2023 indicates an approved recommendation for ABC License types 09 (Beer and Wine Importer) and 17 (Beer and Wine Wholesaler) for the property, allowing limited sales through internet, phone, and non-in-person transactions, which is permitted under the RM-1 Zoning District regulations.

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Risk rating

How 678 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
68th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 409 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.7%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 18.2%
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

678 Church St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 02
Other excessive noise
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