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1384-1390 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6552006 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 1384-1390 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
RH2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6552006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
34 Bessie St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
August 13, 2003

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1390 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1384 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1388 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1386 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1384-1390 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Catherine McCarthy, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. The most recent major renovations occurred between 2013-2020, including comprehensive kitchen remodels in 2013 (new cabinets, appliances, and fixtures), HVAC system updates with three new furnaces and ductwork (2013), major plumbing upgrades including gas line replacements and water heater installation (2020), and an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with panel replacements (2012). The building has a documented history of structural maintenance, with repairs for dry rot issues in joists (2007) and termite damage (1997), as well as addressing stair repairs in response to a 2002 violation. Recent maintenance patterns show attention to exterior infrastructure, with multiple permits for street space and sidewalk repairs between 2009-2012.

The property has experienced several routine inspections and repairs over the years, with the most recent being a 2023 inspection confirming no active violations. However, there have been some recurring maintenance issues noted through 311 calls in the vicinity, particularly related to sidewalk conditions and street cleaning (2023-2024), though these appear to be city street management issues rather than building-specific problems. The building's systems have received regular updates to maintain safety and comfort, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, plumbing improvements, and electrical system upgrades. The property's violation history shows previous concerns between 2002-2007 regarding stairs and drainage, all of which were resolved, and there have been no active building violations reported since 2011.

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Risk rating

How 1384-1390 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1278 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1384-1390 Church St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 01
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