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1475 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6578027 5 units · 3 fl · 1926

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 1475 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 1926
2 or more units
5 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 1926
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area4,455 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6578027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Stathopoulos Marios N Trust 2226 Santiago St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
March 09, 1990

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit apartment building at 1475 Church Street in Noe Valley, constructed in 1926, has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, between 2018-2024, the property underwent substantial changes related to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) project, including voluntary lateral strengthening work, seismic improvements, and a new sprinkler system installation. However, this ADU project has generated some ongoing compliance issues, with an active violation filed in July 2021 regarding an unauthorized second bedroom, improper sprinkler system installation, and missing plumbing permits for the kitchen and bathroom. The building has also seen major infrastructure upgrades, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2019, new fire alarm system installation in 2021, and plumbing improvements including sewer pipe replacement in 2009.

The property has experienced three fire-related incidents since 2021, though none involved civilian injuries or actual fires, including one carbon monoxide incident. Recent construction activity includes a September 2024 revision related to shear wall retention, following a pattern of modifications to correct previous construction issues. Historical records show regular housing inspections and one tenant buyout in 2015. The building's maintenance history includes addressing various minor issues such as sidewalk defects and sign problems, with most recent service calls indicating routine municipal service needs rather than urgent building concerns. While many improvements have been made to the building's safety systems, including smoke detectors and fire sprinklers, the active violation regarding the ADU modifications remains a significant outstanding issue.

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Risk rating

How 1475 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

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

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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The story over time

1475 Church St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Oct 02
Work category: 1p; drains, vents and hot & cold water lines for kitchen and bathroom in adu unit, complain#202180563
Complete
Electrical PermitMar 05
Repair damaged wiring in the ground floor unit.

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