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1542-1544 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6592008 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 1542-1544 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 1890
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 built1890
Total area3,822 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6592008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Church & Schoolhouse Llc
Mailing address
2085 Edgewater Rd Sacramento CA 95815
Last sale
081015

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1542 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1544 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 1542-1544 Church Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1890, containing two units with ground-floor commercial space, currently owned by Church & Schoolhouse LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2005-2006 when accessibility upgrades were initiated, including bathroom modifications to meet ADA requirements and installation of new partitions, ceilings, and fixtures - though some permits from this period show as expired or required renewal. A completed reroofing project was undertaken in 2008 at a cost of $10,000. Electrical upgrades have also been documented, including a comprehensive lighting and electrical system installation in 2005.

More recently, the property has experienced various municipal service calls, primarily related to street maintenance and parking issues, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024 involving illegal parking enforcement and maintenance complaints. There was one building-related complaint recorded in December 2005 regarding unauthorized construction work involving an in-law unit, though this complaint was promptly abated within ten days. The surrounding area has seen multiple maintenance issues noted through 311 calls, including reports of flooding (January 2023), hazardous materials (January 2023), and general cleaning needs, though these appear to be related to street conditions rather than the building itself. While the property has a history of some expired permits and required renewals, the majority of the documented work shows proper completion and adherence to building codes, with no recent building-specific complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 1542-1544 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
85th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 282 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.8%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 2.6%
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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1542-1544 Church St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit May 13
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement
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