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971-973 Church St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3619037 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 971-973 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 1924
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3619037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fey-Dyer Family Revocable T
Mailing address
971 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
043018

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971 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
973 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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AI summary

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 971-973 Church Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood was constructed in 1924 and is currently owned by the Fey-dyer Family Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent being the installation of a dual solar PV system in September 2022, consisting of 5 modules at 2.1 kW and 8 modules at 3.36 kW. Other notable recent improvements include comprehensive reroofing work in 2019 ($20,000), façade renovations in 2018 ($30,000), and various electrical and plumbing upgrades between 2010-2022, including a furnace replacement with a 96% efficiency unit in 2017 and kitchen renovations.

The building has a history of addressing safety requirements, with a compliance action taken in 2011 to address a physical inspection report (CC-5871) that included electrical system updates. Earlier violations from 2007 related to fire safety equipment, smoke detectors, and gas meter instructions were promptly abated within a week. The property has maintained active compliance with housing codes, with only one complaint about illegal rentals in 2014 that is no longer active. Recent maintenance issues primarily relate to public space concerns outside the building, such as sidewalk cleaning and tree maintenance, with the most recent complaint in 2023 regarding graffiti.

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Risk rating

How 971-973 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
33th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 856 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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 51.9%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 26.9%
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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971-973 Church St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jul 07
Bulky items
Electronics
311 RequestApr 27
General cleaning

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