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1407-1409 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6566028 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 1407-1409 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 1905
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1905
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area—
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6566028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dale W Rettinger 1407 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
—

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1409 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1407 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1407-1409 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Dale W Rettinger Rev Trust, has a documented history dating back to its 1905 construction. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a complete reroofing in 2006 ($15,000), window retrofits in 2007 ($4,620), and street space/sidewalk work in 2015. There were three documented sewer issues between 2012-2013 involving a 4-inch vent line, one of which required attention due to significant tree root blockage from a nearby city tree, though these problems were all resolved through municipal intervention. The building's windows have received consistent attention, with repairs noted in 1989 and more recent updates in 2007.

The property has experienced several infrastructure challenges in its vicinity, particularly related to tree maintenance. In recent years, there have been multiple tree-related service requests, including a damaged tree in March 2023, a Christmas tree removal in January 2023, and a sidewalk defect caused by lifted tree roots that remains open as of 2019. While these external environmental issues have been generally addressed by city services, the persistent nature of tree-related concerns in the area is notable. The most recent significant building work on record is from 2015, when street space modifications were permitted, while the most recent major building system work (plumbing) was completed in December 2014. The property's historical permit records show regular maintenance typical for a building of its age, with no records of major violations or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1407-1409 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
31stpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1297 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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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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1407-1409 Church St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Feb 03
Plan #6691. residential solar. 26 pv modules, 425 watts per module, 11.05 (dc) kw system. batteries. please notify district fire inspector at start of work 4155883354
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