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1181 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3650023 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1181 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
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,376 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3650023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Frances Ann Schiessl, Ttee 264 Jersey St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 1181 Church St in Noe Valley, was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by Frances Ann Schiessl. The property has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent major activity being a filed permit in November 2023 for substantial modifications to the rear staircase and second-level deck, including the installation of new structural elements and deck covering. Notable past improvements include a sewer replacement completed in November 2022, window upgrades with aluminum installations in December 1988, and a street space permit issued in August 2010.

The building's recent history includes a series of 311 calls primarily related to parking issues on the sidewalk, with four reports between 2019 and 2024, though enforcement officers were unable to locate the reported vehicles in each instance. Other neighborhood interactions include temporary moving-related parking sign requests in 2018 and 2019 (both successfully resolved), and several street-level incidents in 2016 including graffiti (administratively closed), merchandise display violations, and illegal postings of A-frame signs (with one being removed following education of the business owner about city regulations). The property has shown consistent maintenance attention with regular updates and improvements, though no recent safety or habitability concerns have been reported through official channels.

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Risk rating

How 1181 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
97thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 56 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
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

1181 Church St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Nov 28
Remove e rear staircase and 2nd level deck. replace with new staircase and deck w eleastomick. deck covering over new structural framing and foundation
$75,000 · Filed

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