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1566 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6601004 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 1566 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 1924
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,810 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6601004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sciarra Joseph Daniel & Rus
Mailing address
195 Ramapoo Rd Ridgefield CT 06877
Last sale
040820

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Initial analysis

1566 Church Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential apartment building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Joseph Daniel & Rus Sciarra. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2019, which included a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling project in Unit 3, involving new cabinets, countertops, flooring, vanity, toilet, and tub, along with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $24,500. Prior improvements include a reroofing project completed in 2010 ($8,000) and exterior stair repairs executed in 1997. A notable electrical upgrade was attempted in 2017 with plans for a 200-amp service installation including five panels and meters, though this permit ultimately expired.

The building's history includes a series of violations and complaints from 2000-2001 that were addressed and abated, primarily relating to safety and maintenance issues such as stair repairs, fire extinguisher recharging, lighting improvements, and various plumbing and building concerns. All these violations were successfully resolved by October 2000. Recent records from January 2025 show multiple reports of garbage and debris, particularly furniture items, near the property, as well as several parking enforcement calls regarding blocked driveways, though these are external issues not directly related to building conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 1566 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
43th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1071 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.7%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 15.4%
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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The story over time

1566 Church St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 13
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 20
Blocking driveway cite only

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