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1462 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6579003 2 units · 2 fl · 1929

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 1462 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 1929
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.

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 1929
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 built1929
Total area3,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6579003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robert F&dolores Gotshalk 304 Castilian Way San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 1462 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Gotshalk Revocable Trust, has a documented history dating back to its 1929 construction. The most pressing recent concern involves two building complaints filed on February 8, 2024, regarding unauthorized construction work with scaffolding at the front of the building, though these complaints have since been marked as "Not Active." Prior to these incidents, the building underwent a plumbing upgrade in January 2018 with the installation of a new gas water heater, and additional historical records show a 1998 roofing project and a brief sewer issue that was resolved within two months of reporting.

The property has experienced several maintenance and public space issues in the surrounding area over the past few years, including multiple reports of graffiti (most recently in 2024), a collapsed sidewalk (September 2024), and two documented incidents of driveway blockage requiring parking enforcement response (September 2021). While these external issues have been addressed through various city services, they primarily relate to public infrastructure rather than the building's structural integrity. The building's maintenance record shows basic upkeep, with the 2018 water heater replacement being the most recent documented internal systems upgrade.

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Risk rating

How 1462 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
13thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1635 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
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
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

1462 Church St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 12
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJul 08
Garbage and debris

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