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1509 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6593023 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 1509 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 area—
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6593023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fama Properties
Mailing address
Dominic Fama 1219 Edgewood Rd Redwood City CA 94062
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, multi-family residential building at 1509 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Fama Properties, has undergone numerous significant improvements and modifications since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2023, the building filed for accessible building entrance upgrades, including the addition of an accessible push button, following a technical infeasibility request from 2022. The property has seen major infrastructure upgrades, including a 200-amp service upgrade completed in 2015, and the installation of a ductless mini-split system in 2022. The building has also undergone several important renovations, including bathroom modifications in 2017 (though the permit expired), a comprehensive bathroom renovation in 2016 for a tattoo shop installation, and structural repairs including dry rot remediation of the back porch and stairs in 2012.

Historical issues have generally been addressed promptly; for example, illegal wiring was corrected in 2015, and a 1996 complaint about illegal closet removal and rear stairs repairs was completed. A concerning 1995 building complaint regarding leaking and mold/mildew in carpets was filed but appears to have been resolved. The property has maintained compliance with various city permits and inspections, including multiple street space permits, though it did experience some minor neighborhood-related incidents recorded via 311 calls, such as waste accumulation and street defects, which were all resolved through appropriate channels. The building's ground floor has transitioned from retail to personal service use, with proper approvals, including the establishment of a tattoo parlour in 2016.

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Risk rating

How 1509 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
60th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 752 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

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 82.1%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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