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1687-1689 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6618020 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1687-1689 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
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 1908
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area1,888 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6618020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Singh Swaran 770 36Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
July 25, 2007

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1689 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1687 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building, located at 1687-1689 Church Street in Noe Valley, was constructed in 1908 and also includes a commercial space. The property, currently owned by Swaran Singh, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in 2014, major deck repairs were completed to address dry rot issues, including the replacement of a post, steps, treads, and deck boards. The building is home to the long-established Clay Oven Indian Cuisine restaurant, which underwent ownership transition in 2016 while retaining its original operation characteristics. Historical records show various improvements, including a roof replacement in 1996, storage room addition in 1984, and multiple restaurant-related modifications in the early 2000s, such as bathroom relocation and dining area refurbishment.

The property has experienced several maintenance and external environment challenges in recent years, with the most concerning being a sewage backup incident in December 2022 that was promptly resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. There have been recurring issues with garbage overflow in city containers, with the most recent incidents occurring in October 2023 and January 2025. Two sidewalk blockage complaints were reported in 2019 regarding café furniture, though no conditions were found warranting action. The building's systems appear to be generally well-maintained, with no significant safety violations or pattern of complaints. While there was one fire complaint recorded in December 2008, it was promptly resolved within four days. The property's permit and inspection history suggests regular maintenance and compliance with building codes, with no indication of major structural or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1687-1689 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
59thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 770 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
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1687-1689 Church St event timeline

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311 Request Aug 03
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environmental health request for service
311 RequestJul 10
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