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1608-1610 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6614004 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1608-1610 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6614004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carmela Ponce De Leon & Teo
Mailing address
Ponce De Leon Carmela/cabel 1608 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
081004

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1610 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1608 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1608-1610 Church Street in Noe Valley is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by Carmela Ponce De Leon & Teo. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably the installation of a solar system in 2017 consisting of 18 roof-mounted PV modules with a total rating of 4.95kW, and a more recent re-roofing project completed in October 2024 costing $20,000 to replace existing roofing materials. Historical records show a roof restoration attempt in 1985, though this permit expired.

The property has experienced some concerning maintenance issues, particularly in July 2013, when multiple complaints were filed regarding problems with stairway safety, insects/rodents, mold, and defective flues/vents. These complaints were documented through both Housing Inspection Services and Building Inspection Division channels, with one specifically noting bathroom ventilation problems and mold growth on ceilings. Since then, there have been various service calls to the property, including recent graffiti incidents on the sidewalk in July and August 2024, a street cleaning issue in October 2023, and a sewer vent odor complaint in October 2022. The building's surrounding area has experienced typical urban maintenance issues, such as a pavement defect reported in 2021, though many of these external matters have been promptly resolved. While the building's maintenance record shows significant historical issues from 2013, more recent building permits indicate ongoing investment in infrastructure improvements, though there are still periodic reports of external maintenance needs in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1608-1610 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
80th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 376 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.6%
Moderate concern 9.3%
Severe concern 6.1%
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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1608-1610 Church St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 18
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