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1135 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3650031A 5 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1135 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 1925
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3650031A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Spohn Michael J & Carol M
Mailing address
1135 Church St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
060195

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit apartment building at 1135 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Michael J. and Carol M. Spohn, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1925. Most notably, recent work in 2020 involved substantial repairs to address rot at both the front and rear of the building, including stucco finish work on the front and siding replacement on the rear, with a total cost of $26,000. This followed earlier improvements including a complete reroofing in 2015 ($8,000), and vinyl siding installation in 2002 ($5,124). The building has experienced three routine apartment house inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent in 2020 raising concerns about power washing and paint scraping practices, though this case is now listed as not active. Historical violations from 2001 and 2008 included various safety and maintenance issues such as combustible storage concerns, exterior door repairs, and fire proofing requirements, though all of these were abated by June 2001.

The property has generated several 311 calls in recent years, primarily relating to parking issues in the vicinity, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking between 2018 and 2020. Two infrastructure-related issues were reported in December 2021: a sidewalk defect that was inspected and resolved by an arborist, and a missing side sewer vent cover that remains open as of now. While the building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep through various improvements and repairs, including significant exterior work and roofing updates, it is worth noting that the most recent remaining infrastructure issue pertains to the sewer vent cover. The property has also maintained compliance with housing inspections, with no active violations remaining on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1135 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
12th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.6%
Moderate concern 31.7%
Severe concern 21.8%
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

1135 Church St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 09
Correct nov #202540403 repair work to repair stairs of building item #1. less than 50% repair. stairs are in rear, non street visible.
$2,000 · Complete
311 RequestSep 11
Garbage and debris

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