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1705-1715 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6633034 8 units · 2 fl · 1977

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1705-1715 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 1977
2 or more units
8 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 1977
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1977
Total area6,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6633034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Thomas Drolapes 611 Santa Florita Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
May 19, 1999

Landlord portfolio

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1705 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1715 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 1705-1715 Church Street is an 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood, owned by T & A Drolapas & Sons LP and constructed in 1977. The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements, including the installation of energy-efficient vinyl windows in 2011 (with a U-factor of 0.30) and a complete reroofing project in 2008 costing $16,000. In 2002, the building underwent a routine housing inspection that revealed multiple fire safety issues, including smoke enclosure door repairs, egress obstructions, and the need to post gas meter instructional diagrams; however, all these violations were promptly abated within two weeks of being flagged.

Recent activity around the property has been primarily related to external infrastructure concerns, with several 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding sidewalks, trees, and parking issues. Notably, there was a sewage backup issue in May 2024 that was resolved by the Public Utilities Commission. The most recent significant building permit was for window replacements in 2011, and the property has maintained an active compliance record since the 2002 violations were addressed. The only recorded fire incident was a malfunctioning alarm system, with no civilian injuries reported. The property underwent a CEQA clearance process, which was completed and closed, confirming compliance with environmental regulations.

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Risk rating

How 1705-1715 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
18thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1541 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1705-1715 Church St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 04
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 28
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