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1746-1748 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6632009 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 1746-1748 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
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,490 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6632009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Ching L
Mailing address
1746 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
042806

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1748 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1746 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 1746-1748 Church Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, containing three units with ground-floor retail space. The building's history reveals several significant events, most notably a series of violations in 2000 related to an unauthorized vertical addition including railings and a deck on the roof, along with improperly installed duct vents at the property line. These violations were documented through multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs) and were officially abated in December 2000. The building has undergone several renovations and maintenance work over the years, including reroofing in 1998, a commercial kitchen hood replacement in 2006, and most recently, plumbing work in 2024 involving the installation of sinks and drainage systems in the downstairs kitchen areas.

The property experienced heating system issues in late 1999, with two complaints filed regarding lack of heat, one of which remains active in housing inspection records. Recent maintenance activity includes two active plumbing permits from May 2024 for kitchen-related installations. The building's emergency response history shows typical urban maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding street cleaning, parking enforcement, and sidewalk maintenance. Of particular note, there is an active complaint from 1999-2000 period regarding unauthorized construction work that was addressed through proper channels. The property has also been associated with two planning records from 2020 for ABC referrals and approval for Toast Eatery Church Street LLC, indicating a commercial tenant's presence in the building.

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Risk rating

How 1746-1748 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
20th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1503 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.2%
Moderate concern 32.8%
Severe concern 10.0%
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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1746-1748 Church St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 15
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJul 24
Public works

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