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947 Church St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3619042 6 units · 3 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 947 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 1927
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1927
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area3,782 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3619042
Ownership

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

Mailing address
950 Olive St Menlo Park CA 94025
Last sale
February 26, 2021

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 947 Church St, owned by Blue Skies Properties LLC, was constructed in 1927 and contains 5 units. The property has undergone significant upgrades and renovations in recent years, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in multiple units (Units 1, 2, 4, and 5) between 2021 and 2023, window replacements throughout the building in 2022, and essential safety improvements such as a soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 (as a Tier 3 building) and fire alarm system upgrades in 2023 to comply with current safety codes.

The building has experienced some serious incidents in its history, notably a vehicular crash in 2009 that caused substantial damage to the front facade and compromised building systems, and a complaint in 2022 regarding unpermitted renovations and construction noise. While there have been several building code violations over the years, including egress obstruction and unsafe building conditions, these were all resolved and marked as not active. The property has maintained regular updates to its infrastructure, including plumbing system upgrades in 2021, electrical system modernization, and comprehensive fire safety improvements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to sidewalk maintenance and tree issues outside the building, rather than internal building concerns.

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Risk rating

How 947 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

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.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

947 Church St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Nov 16
Upgrade the existing fire alarm for the 6 unit building to comply with 1103.7.6.1
Complete
Building PermitNov 02
Install new wirelss low frequecy sounders in sleeping areas to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 at existing fa system

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