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1168 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3651013 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1168 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,752 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3651013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gentile Mario L
Mailing address
340 Kearny St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
041415

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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 1168 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Mario L. Gentile, is a 2-story, 4-unit apartment building constructed in 1900. The building's maintenance history shows several significant repairs and improvements over the past four decades, including complete roof replacement in 1989, stair repairs in 1986, construction of firewalls in 1985, underpinning work in 1998, and replacement of weather-damaged siding in 2017. The property experienced several inspections and violations, with the most concerning problems occurring between 1999-2008, including issues with window security, door integrity, and fire safety compliance. A notable lead hazard warning was issued in 2017 regarding exterior chipping paint on the south side of the building, which was eventually abated in March 2018, along with violations related to weather-proofing and exterior painting.

Recent activities at the building have been primarily focused on graffiti removal, with multiple incidents reported throughout 2024, including cases in August, October, December, and most recently in January 2025, all of which were resolved through the City's graffiti abatement program. A fire safety complaint regarding blocked exits was filed in 2015 but was determined to have no merit. The building's most recent major repair was the 2017 siding replacement project, which cost $1,500, while previous significant upgrades included replacement of rear stairs, deck, and landings in 2005 ($17,000), indicating ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the property's structural integrity and safety features. The building's records also show regular routine apartment inspections, though some earlier complaints from the late 1990s regarding security and window issues suggest there were historical maintenance concerns that have since been addressed.

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Risk rating

How 1168 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
27th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1372 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings 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 56.4%
Moderate concern 20.7%
Severe concern 23.0%
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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1168 Church St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jun 27
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311 RequestJun 18
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