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1604 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6614002 4 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1604 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 1962
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1962
Total area3,862 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6614002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Galassi Robert
Mailing address
266 Loyola Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
111819

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Initial analysis

1604 Church Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, built in 1962 and owned by Robert Galassi. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including the replacement of windows in 2023 ($6,496) and multiple electrical upgrades, notably replacing Federal Pacific panels in early 2023 and late 2022 - a particularly important safety improvement given the known risks of Federal Pacific equipment.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety concerns, with past violations being promptly addressed. In 2000, multiple violations related to smoke detector installation at stairwells and lobby areas were documented but were all abated by May 19, 2000. There was also a fire escape ladder maintenance issue noted in 2008, which was resolved. A routine housing inspection was conducted in 2008, and there have been no active violations since. The building has faced some external challenges, including a 2013 complaint about mold and mildew (though resolved) and a 2009 tree root/sidewalk issue. Additionally, there were three tenant buyouts recorded in late 2022, with amounts ranging from $59,639 to $95,000.

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Risk rating

How 1604 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
26th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1390 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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 size

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

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 47.6%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 30.0%
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

1604 Church St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Mar 06
#4: retrofit replace 6 windows in kind- type with simon white vinyl. all windows meet exceed tilte 24. facing rear of building.
$6,496 · Issued
Electrical PermitFeb 28
Replacing a federal pacific panel

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