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1478 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6579007 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 1478 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6579007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Donnelly Dan & Teresa Trust
Mailing address
Teresa Donnelly 541 Railroad Ave South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
062600

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1478 Church Street in Noe Valley, built in 1900, has undergone significant recent improvements under the ownership of Donnelly Dan & Teresa Trust. Between July and October 2023, substantial renovations were completed including the conversion of an existing closet into a new bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet (2'x6'), installation of bathroom fixtures and accessories, and relocation of water heaters to the roof with an upgrade to tankless gas systems. The property also received a 3.6 kW solar panel installation in December 2022, demonstrating commitment to sustainable energy improvements. Historical records show earlier modifications including a horizontal addition in 1991, roof work in 1992, and changes to the commercial space in 1999-2005 when the use changed from a beauty salon to an antique store.

The building's maintenance history shows some infrastructure challenges, including a sewage backup incident in August 2022 and hazardous materials concerns in February 2022 that were both resolved. There have been tree-related issues affecting the property, with reports of sidewalk damage from tree roots in 2010 and 2011, though these were addressed through pavement work completed in 2013. The most recent building modifications suggest ongoing investment in property improvements, though prospective residents should note the historical pattern of tree root-related infrastructure challenges and the brief period of sewer system disruption experienced in 2022.

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Risk rating

How 1478 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
96th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 75 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 90.0%
Moderate concern 7.5%
Severe concern 2.5%
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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1478 Church St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 05
Work category: 1p; sanitary lateral and house trap replacement.
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