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1408 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6565003 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
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 1408 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6565003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Parulkar Ishwardutt
Mailing address
1408 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
022621

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Initial analysis

The property at 1408 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Parulkar Ishwardutt, is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, with particular focus on major renovations between 2019-2024. A substantial basement excavation project completed in 2019 created new living spaces including a bathroom, bedroom, garage, and media room, while 2021 renovations included bathroom remodels, sliding door installations, and kitchen updates. Recent improvements include the installation of a heat pump system, 200-amp electrical service upgrade, and solar PV system in 2022-2024, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure modernization.

The renovation period has been notable for several construction-related issues and complaints, particularly during 2020-2022, including concerns about construction hours, equipment parking, and noise levels. A significant fire incident reportedly occurred in January 2021 due to construction equipment positioning. Multiple complaints were filed regarding permit posting, work hours, and neighborhood disruption, though most of these complaints have been marked as "Not Active" by housing authorities. Recent permits indicate completion of various systems installations including heating, plumbing, and electrical upgrades, suggesting that major renovation work is nearing completion. The property has also received attention for sidewalk accessibility issues during the construction period, with multiple complaints about blocked sidewalks and parking spaces, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's renovation history shows substantial investment in modernization and infrastructure improvements, though this has been accompanied by notable construction impact on the surrounding neighborhood during the work period.

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Risk rating

How 1408 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
33th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1259 are predicted to be safer.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 58.4%
Moderate concern 26.9%
Severe concern 14.8%
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

1408 Church St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 14
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 27
Pavement defect

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