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1500-1502 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6592001 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1500-1502 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 area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6592001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Choe Shen Sung Revoc Tr
Mailing address
128 22nd Ave San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
041101

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1502 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1500 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 1500-1502 Church Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building with commercial space, containing 2 units and dating back to 1900, currently owned by the Choe Shen Sung Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a kitchen fire suppression system upgrade in 2015 ($5,000) and voluntary ADA compliance upgrades in 2014 ($8,000) involving automatic doors and restroom modifications. Notable recent events include a 2022 complaint regarding an unpermitted sign installed between 2019-2020, which remains under review with no apparent resolution recorded. The property has experienced various maintenance issues in 2024, including reports of street cleaning, sewage discharge, and multiple tree-related concerns (damaged, overgrown trees) between January and February. Historical records show the building underwent significant electrical work in 2003 (complete rewiring) and plumbing improvements in 2013 with the installation of a grease trap. Several street space permits were issued in 2002 totaling $210,000, though their specific purposes are not detailed in the records. The property's planning records indicate attempts to establish a small self-service restaurant in the NC-1 district, with modifications including the addition of a bearing wall and bathroom remodeling, though it's unclear if this has been implemented.

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Risk rating

How 1500-1502 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
23th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1447 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.8%
Moderate concern 53.2%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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1500-1502 Church St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 19
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent

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