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1550-1552 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6601001 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
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 1550-1552 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
5 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,520 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6601001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mark Richard Pastore Truste 265 Scofield Ave Moraga CA 94556
Last sale
April 30, 2001

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1552 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
305 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1550 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 1550-1552 Church Street is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing five residential units plus commercial space, currently owned by the Mark Richard Pastore 2000 Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent substantial work being a $29,900 reroofing project permitted in May 2024. In 2021, the property received window upgrades with the installation of 13 energy-efficient aluminum-clad wood windows on the east and north elevations. The ground floor commercial space underwent a major renovation in 2001-2002, including the installation of a hood and duct fire suppression system for restaurant equipment, followed by modifications to the bar area in 2016 that included new plumbing, electrical work, and window replacements. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, though there have been some safety-related concerns in recent years, particularly regarding parking and visibility issues. In 2022-2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding structures blocking views and parking visibility at the intersection, though these were subsequently abated.

The property has experienced three false fire alarm incidents believed to be caused by system malfunctions, though no injuries or actual fires were recorded. Routine housing inspections in 1998-2008 show no significant issues, and while there have been recent complaints about illegal parking in the area, these are typical for urban locations. The commercial space, currently operating as UMA Casa, underwent a change of ownership and received necessary approvals for its continued operation as a full-service restaurant in compliance with local zoning regulations. Planning records indicate one disapproved application in 2015 for a commissary/warehouse use, which is not permissible in this location. The building's infrastructure has been maintained through various permits for plumbing and electrical work as needed, suggesting regular upkeep of both residential and commercial spaces.

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Risk rating

How 1550-1552 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
47thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 996 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1550-1552 Church St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 12
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Planning RecordJun 08
Approved - Change of use from restaurant to child care. Plumbing: change sink to kids friendly heights, change 4 adult toilet into 4 children toilet, demo-tear away all restaurant fixtures bar walking freezer,kitchen cookline, fixed seating areas, wine ceiler to make into open play area for kids. MAx 50 child

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