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1781-1799 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6637021 15 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1781-1799 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
15 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 1900
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6637021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
292 30th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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1793 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1785 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1781 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1799 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1791 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1781-1799 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Nicholas S Saribalis, has a significant history of soft-story retrofit activity and recent maintenance projects. The property, built in 1900, is currently classified as non-compliant with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, having failed to complete all associated work including final signoff, as indicated by an active violation filed in December 2022. While the building was identified for mandatory retrofitting in 2018, substantial retrofit work was performed under permits issued in 2017, with approximately $150,000 allocated for both residential and commercial components. More recent improvements include the installation of a new UL300 hood and fire suppression system in 2022, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of new handicap bathrooms, water lines, heaters, and a 125A subpanel with lighting and receptacle improvements in 2023-2024.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over the years, including a lead paint complaint in 2018, multiple fire alarm malfunctions, and one incident of electrical equipment arcing in 2011, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent activity suggests ongoing maintenance attention, with numerous plumbing upgrades completed in 2012-2013, though several permits from this period have expired. The property has also generated multiple 311 calls for garbage and debris issues in recent months (January 2025), though these are external to the building itself. Two restaurant establishments are currently permitted on the property - Pomelo (1793 Church Street) and Café XO (1799 Church Street) - with associated outdoor seating approvals, demonstrating the building's mixed-use nature.

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Risk rating

How 1781-1799 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
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Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1841 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1781-1799 Church St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 18
Offensive
sidewalk in front of property
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 08
Food prep sink with no indirect drainage. code/section: sfpc: chapter 8 monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k.

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