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1474 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6579006 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 1474 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 1925
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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6579006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1474 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
—

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1474 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Robert J Polo, has been standing since 1925 and has undergone several significant maintenance activities throughout its history. Most recently, in September 2023, the property received a complete re-roofing at a cost of $18,000, representing a substantial investment in the building's maintenance. Prior major works include a sewer and house trap replacement in August 2009, and there was another re-roofing project attempted in 1997, though that permit expired. The building's permit history shows several street space permits issued between 2009-2011, typically indicating temporary use of public space for maintenance purposes.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges in recent years, notably a sewage backup incident in August 2022 that required PUC Sewer Operations intervention. While there have been multiple 311 calls recorded for the property address, most have been related to external issues such as street cleaning, sidewalk parking violations, and utility concerns like a burnt-out streetlight, rather than problems with the building itself. The property has maintained general compliance with municipal requirements, with all reported issues being resolved through proper channels. The most recent construction work, the 2023 re-roofing project, suggests active maintenance of the building's critical systems by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 1474 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
91stpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 169 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
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1474 Church St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 18
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