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1504-1506 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6592002 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1504-1506 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 area2,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6592002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hoover Family Revoc Tr
Mailing address
William A Hoover & Donna Ta 1504 - 1506 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
100417

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1506 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1504 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The Hoover Family Revocable Trust owns this two-unit, two-story flat and store building located at 1504-1506 Church Street in Noe Valley, which was constructed in 1900. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, including a major tenant improvement project in 2023 converting a ground-floor space into a gelato ice cream shop, which included non-structural walls, equipment, and finishes, along with new ADA accessible restrooms at a cost of $100,524. This project was accompanied by comprehensive plumbing work (including installation of multiple sinks and floor drains, new gas main, and flue modifications) and electrical updates completed in late 2023. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past decade, with the most recent concerns centered around flue installations – initially flagged in December 2023 as a high hazard violation and subsequently addressed through permits completed in early 2024. Other notable historical issues include electrical work done without proper permits in 2015, and various construction compliance matters, with the most recent building complaint filed in October 2023 regarding unauthorized bathroom demolition work. The property has maintained active compliance with required permits and has addressed most building violations in a timely manner.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including recent roof work completed in late 2023 at a cost of $12,500, with an associated sheathing replacement. Historical issues have included a 2019 sewer backup, graffiti removal in 2020, and various infrastructure maintenance matters documented through 311 calls, all of which have been resolved. The property's use has transitioned from retail to a "Limited Restaurant" as per planning approvals, with no approved changes to the storefront. The building continues to have an active status with the Planning Department due to its legal non-conforming off-street parking status, and recent maintenance and improvement work suggests ongoing commitment to property upkeep, despite the occasional need for intervention from city departments to address compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1504-1506 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
10th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1691 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.6%
Moderate concern 49.3%
Severe concern 12.1%
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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1504-1506 Church St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 04
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 29
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