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1763 Church St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6637035 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1763 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 1961
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area2,532 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6637035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tung Sang Tran Tr
Mailing address
Tran Tung Sang Trustee 280 San Pedro Rd Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
061004

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Initial analysis

1763 Church Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1961 in Noe Valley, currently owned by Tung Sang Tran Tr. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the installation of a solar panel system in April 2021, which included 30 roof-mounted PV modules and 10 inverters with a total rating of 2.7 kW. However, the building's history shows a concerning pattern of maintenance and safety issues, particularly during the year 2000 when multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety equipment, smoke detectors, and a malfunctioning gas heater in Unit #1. Additionally, there was one notable complaint in January 2021 regarding unpermitted construction work in the garage, though this is now listed as not active. A routine inspection from 2009 remains active as of the latest available data.

The building has experienced three documented fire incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries: an electrical wiring/equipment problem, a contained cooking fire, and a smoke detector malfunction. Historical complaints from the 1990s indicate previous issues with hallway lighting and various maintenance concerns, including a 1994 complaint about garbage storage in the garage obstructing access. There has been recent activity in the vicinity of the building, with multiple 311 calls relating to garbage and debris removal between August and October 2024, though these appear to be related to street cleaning rather than building maintenance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1763 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
11th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1672 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.2%
Moderate concern 40.5%
Severe concern 26.4%
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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1763 Church St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 10
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
DBI ComplaintOct 29
Holes in the wall, rodents, electrical outlets not working, windows can't shut, toilet can't flush, shower/sink plumbing issues

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