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1209-1211 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6510020 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1209-1211 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 1915
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 1915
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 built1915
Total area2,464 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6510020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nguyen Tam, Trustee 289 Jersey St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
June 27, 2003

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1211 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1209 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1209-1211 Church Street in Noe Valley is a two-story structure built in 1915, currently owned by a Revocable Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple issues over the past decade. Most notably, in 2014, a substantial renovation was completed including the demolition of a tenant space down to shell, construction of new rooms, closets, and an ADA-compliant restroom, along with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $48,500. More recent improvements include the installation of an accessible business entrance power door operator in late 2022, replacement of backyard fencing in 2021, and reroofing work in 2007.

The building has experienced several residential concerns, particularly in 2020-2021, including complaints about construction noise during early hours, unauthorized solar panel installation with questionable netting, and construction work without proper permits. Two separate sewer backup incidents were reported in August 2019, which were resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The property has also been subject to various maintenance and compliance issues, including damaged trees (2022), graffiti (most recently December 2023), and overflowed city garbage cans (2022). One notable complaint regarding construction noise was filed in October 2021 and resolved through normal inspection procedures. A massage establishment permit referral was approved in 2021 for the neighboring unit at 1211 Church Street. While many historical issues appear to have been resolved, the property's recent history shows periodic maintenance and compliance matters that suggest ongoing attention to building management and resident concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1209-1211 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
11thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1672 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
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1209-1211 Church St event timeline

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311 Request Jul 25
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